What is best NPK ratio?

Studies have found that the ideal NPK fertilizer ratio of those nutrients for flowering plants is 3-1-2. (That’s 3% Nitrogen, 1% phosphorus & 2% potassium.) So look for that ratio on the label of packaged fertilizers; anything close to a 3-1-2, a 6-2-4 or a 9-3-6 should be ideal.

How far apart should shade trees be planted?

Most landscaping professionals recommend that you leave at least 10 feet between small trees and at least 30 to 50 feet between large trees. Medium-sized trees can fare well with a distance of 20 feet between them.

What trees make the most shade?

Check out these 12 fast-growing shade trees.

  • Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
  • Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)
  • Red Sunset Maple (Acer rubrum ‘Franksred’)
  • Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)
  • Pin Oak (Quercus palustris)
  • River Birch (Betula nigra)
  • Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)

What size is a 7 gallon tree?

Plants in #7 containers will range in height anywhere from 17-54″ depending on their age, growth rate, and cultivar.

How do you use NPK 20 20 20 fertilizer?

Usage Instructions

  1. Take 1/half teaspoon NPK 20 20 20 Fertilizer.
  2. Mix it in 2 Liters of Water.
  3. Mix the solution well Add 1/half tea cup per plant per week (or 3 week for small plants)
  4. Foliar spray or Note: add dilute solution to plant not close to roots)

How is tree spacing calculated?

Multiply the distance between the trees and the rows of trees to determine the square feet of space allowed for each tree in the woodlot. For example, if the trees are spaced 10 feet apart in rows that are 15 feet apart each tree has a 150 sq.

What happens if you plant trees too close together?

When trees are planted too close together, the lack of air circulation can cause mold and mildew to form on trees. If the branches and leaves are close enough to touch neighbouring trees, the mold and mildew can spread between trees.

What is the cleanest shade tree?

In terms of shade trees, these are some of the cleanest, least messy around.

  • Red Maple. Maple trees are ideal for providing shade and shape to any yard.
  • Flowering Dogwood.
  • Raywood Ash.
  • Fruitless Mulberry.
  • American Hornbeam.
  • Japanese Zelkova.
  • Sweetbay Magnolia.
  • Fruitless Olive Trees.

How tall is a 10 gallon spruce?

10 gallon come in a 12″ tall by 15″ wide plastic pot, and can weight about 75 lbs. 15 gallon Blue Spruce come in a 15″ tall by 15″ wide plastic pot, and can weight about 100lbs. The 6-7ft Basket and Burlap Colorado Spruce comes wrapped in burlap surrounded with a 36 or 40″ steel basket.

What size is a 15 gallon tree?

8 to 12 feet tall
Tree heights and calipers vary among species, but here are some general ranges. ::3- to 5-gallon container; tree 3 to 5 feet tall; caliper (diameter) less than an inch; less than $40. ::15-gallon container; tree 8 to 12 feet tall; caliper 1 to 1 1/2 inches; $78-$120.