Bone Meal is perfect for maintaining trees and shrubs, but is also great for hedges and even root vegetables.
- Easy to use
- Ideal for trees & shrubs
- Promotes strong & healthy rooting
- Greener, healthier foliage
- NPK 3-9-0
Why Use
Bone Meal has very high phosphorus content plus a smaller amount of nitrogen. This balance is ideal for encouraging strong root growth. The organic nutrients in the fertiliser are gently released into the soil over an extended period of time.
When to Use
Apply every 4-6 weeks throughout the growing season from February until the end of October. For best results the granules should be worked into the soil. During dry weather, water before and after application.
How to Use
One handful of Bone Meal is about 35g (1¼ oz)
You can apply Bone Meal every 4-6 weeks to sustain good soil fertility.
Trees and Shrubs – Established plants
Apply 135g/sq. m (5oz/sq. yd) around the base. Gently fork into the soil surface without disturbing the roots. Alternatively, sprinkle the product over the soil surface, around the stem of the plant and water in well.
Trees and Shrubs – New plantings
Apply 135g/sq. m (5oz/sq. yd) to the bottom of the planting hole and mix well with soil or compost when refilling the hole.
Flowers
Apply 135g/sq. m (5oz/sq. yd) to the soil surface and fork in. Take care that the granules do not touch the plant leaves or stems.
Water in well after application.
Vegetables
Apply 70g/sq. m (2 ½ oz/sq. yd) as a top dressing to the soil surface and work in well.
Vegetables
Apply 70g/sq.m as a top dressing to the soil surface and fork in well.