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Miracle-Gro
Tree & Shrub Plant Food Spikes
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Drought Tolerant
Miracle-Gro
Tree & Shrub Plant Food Spikes
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Your trees and shrubs are the foundation of your beautiful yard, so give them the care they deserve. Our tree and shrub spikes are a simple, no-mess way to feed your plants at the roots, where they need it most. One feeding lasts all season long.
Key Features
- FEEDS FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON: We've packed these spikes with the nutrients your trees and shrubs need to thrive with just one easy feeding in spring and another in fall
- PROMOTES VIBRANT COLOR AND FOLIAGE: These spikes help your evergreen, deciduous, and flowering trees and shrubs grow by providing nutrients where they need it most—the roots
- EASY TO USE PLANT FOOD SPIKES: Simply drive the spikes into the ground around your tree's dripline; there's no mixing and no measuring to worry about, making feeding your largest plants easy
About This Product
Your trees and shrubs are the anchors of your landscape, and when they look good, everything looks good. Miracle-Gro Tree & Shrub Plant Food Spikes are the simple secret to helping them thrive. We've packed these easy-to-use spikes with the essential nutrients your biggest plants need. Because you place them in the ground, the food gets right to the roots, nourishing your trees and shrubs from the ground up. One feeding in the spring and one in the fall is all it takes for a whole year of more vibrant color and lush, beautiful foliage. It's the simple way to care for your landscape's most important players.
Product Information
Fertilizer Analysis: 15-5-10 NPK
Additional Nutrients: Also provides Sulfur, Iron, and Manganese
Type of Plant Food: Slow-release
Coverage:
4 ft. dripline diameter = 12 trees (1 spike each)
6 ft. dripline diameter = 4 trees (3 spikes each)
SKU: 4851001
Safety data sheet can be found at: https://www.scottsmsds.com
Where & When to Use
Where to Use: Use these spikes for all your outdoor, in-ground deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs.
Types of Plants: Perfect for all deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs including acid-loving plants.
How Often to Use: Apply once in the spring and once in the fall.
How To Use
- Water First: Give the soil around your tree or shrub a good watering to soften it up before you start.
- Find the Dripline: The dripline is the area of ground under the outermost branches of your tree or shrub. Measure the diameter of the dripline to determine how many plant food spikes you'll need.
- Space them Out: Space the spikes at least 3 feet apart, evenly around the dripline.
- Drive in the Spikes: Gently hammer a spike into the ground using a rubber mallet until it is below the soil surface.
How Much To Use
The number of spikes you'll need depends on the dripline diameter of your tree or shrub:
- 4 ft. diameter = 1 spike
- 6 ft. diameter = 3 spikes
- 8 ft. diameter = 5 spikes
- 10 ft. diameter = 7 spikes
- 12 ft. diameter = 10 spikes
- 15 ft. diameter = 16 spikes
Watering Tips
After you've placed the spikes, just continue with your regular watering routine for your trees and shrubs.
Product Safety
A Good Habit: We always recommend wearing gardening gloves when you're working in the garden, and it's a good practice to wash your hands when you're done.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store leftover product?
Just close up the package and keep it in a dry spot, like your garage or garden shed, away from kids and pets.
Why are spikes better than a granular fertilizer for my trees?
Spikes are a great way to get fertilizer right down to the roots of your trees and shrubs, where they can use it most effectively. This ensures a continuous feeding for the whole season.
What is the "dripline"?
The dripline is the imaginary circle on the ground directly below the tips of the outermost branches of your tree or shrub. It's where the most active roots are, so it's the perfect place to feed.
Can I use these for my potted trees and shrubs?
These spikes are designed for in-ground trees and shrubs. For your potted plants, we recommend using our Miracle-Gro Shake 'n Feed Flowering Trees & Shrubs Plant Food.