[jayerose]

According to directions:

Application Rates: Harrell’s should be applied to all palms every two months, excluding, June 1 through September 30.

My question is I thought that fertilizer should be applied during March, June and September.

thank you.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by jayerose

According to directions:

Application Rates: Harrell’s should be applied to all palms every two months, excluding, June 1 through September 30.

My question is I thought that fertilizer should be applied during March, June and September.

thank you.

I use only Lesco granular March, June, and September, keep it 18" away from the trunk, apply a heavy layer from there out. Fill in the 18" area in March with Black Cow covered with bark chips for extra potassium, have pruned late Feb., or early March, don't cut off the yellow fronds until they turn brown. Mine have been in our landscape for 6 years now and they are always beautiful. Also be careful not to over water them.

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

I use only Lesco granular March, June, and September, keep it 18" away from the trunk, apply a heavy layer from there out. Fill in the 18" area in March with Black Cow covered with bark chips for extra potassium, have pruned late Feb., or early March, don't cut off the yellow fronds until they turn brown. Mine have been in our landscape for 6 years now and they are always beautiful. Also be careful not to over water them.

Another vote for Lesco, 3 times a year as noted above.

[Bunny1]

Where can you purchase Lesco fertilizer? Have not seen that brand at Lowes.

[Happydaz]

Originally Posted by Bunny1

Where can you purchase Lesco fertilizer? Have not seen that brand at Lowes.

You can purchase Lesco 8-2-12-4 fertilizer at Site One in Leesburg or on the internet at Fertilizer Direct. (A local company)

[Hape2Bhr]

Originally Posted by Happydaz

You can purchase Lesco 8-2-12-4 fertilizer at Site One in Leesburg or on the internet at Fertilizer Direct. (A local company)

I purchased a bag at KB Landscape Supply on Rt 462.

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by Bunny1

Where can you purchase Lesco fertilizer? Have not seen that brand at Lowes.

Home Depot has Lesco and is somewhat cheaper than others

[Rzepecki]

Originally Posted by JohnN

Home Depot has Lesco and is somewhat cheaper than others

But it’s not the correct formulation of 8-2-12+4.

[Peazoup]

My mule palm trees need help. Does anyone know of a company who specializes in the care of palms? TIA

[yporter]

Originally Posted by jayerose

According to directions:

Application Rates: Harrell’s should be applied to all palms every two months, excluding, June 1 through September 30.

My question is I thought that fertilizer should be applied during March, June and September.

thank you.

I did a lot of online research, and the experts that weren't trying to sell me something (AG departments at FL universities, etc) all recommended specific trace nutrients that aren't in a lot of the palm food at garden centers and big box stores. Lesco is slow release, so it doesn't leach through the sandy soil as fast (which is why the other brands have to be reapplied so often).

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Peazoup

My mule palm trees need help. Does anyone know of a company who specializes in the care of palms? TIA

Check with the Sumter County Master Gardeners, they may be able to help with a DYI program.

[DonnaNi4os]

I use Jobes spikes for palms 3 times a year. They are doing great after six years

[Carlsondm]

Originally Posted by Peazoup

My mule palm trees need help. Does anyone know of a company who specializes in the care of palms? TIA

Contact the palm tree experts at UF or a good arborist. They may have suggestions.

[Happydaz]

Originally Posted by JohnN

Home Depot has Lesco and is somewhat cheaper than others

Lesco makes many types of fertilizer. Lesco 8-2-12-(4 ) is the one developed for palm trees in our area and soil types. I have seen Lesco fertilizers at Home Depot and they were a different analysis of ingredients. The palm fertilizer, 8-2-12-Lesco has long acting forms of ingredients and it has the appropriate amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, boron, etc. Having the name Lesco on the bag is not enough. You need to make sure it says 8-2-12 (has 4% magnesium) The new bag says on the label “Lesco 8-2-12 Opti. Lesco Palm and Tropical Ornamental Fertilizer, This product Contains 100% Poly Plus.”

[jayerose]

Thank you everyone!!