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Aging Evergreen Trees #869939

Asked May 24, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT

We have 29-year-old Evergreen trees that look like they’re struggling. What is the best fertilizer to give them a boost this spring?

Carver County Minnesota

Expert Response

Trees do not need fertilizer. Depending on their location they can live 30 or 100 years, less in more urban areas or near highways. 

We have had 3 years of drought and all of our trees are stressed right now. The best thing you can do for your trees is to make sure they are well watered. Water deep and less frequently rather than shallow and often. 

While pre-emergent herbicides are safe to use around trees, do not use a broadleaf weed killer under them or a weed and feed fertilizer.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5368392.pdf


Deb Reierson Replied May 26, 2024, 11:08 AM EDT
Thank you!!! Much appreciated! 

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The Question Asker Replied May 26, 2024, 12:31 PM EDT

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