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Yellow 11-10-2020 12:57 PM

Fertilization Palm
 
Is there. Company that will do fertilization only?. We do not need weeding.

PugMom 11-10-2020 01:56 PM

not sure if this will help you, but i did some online research re: palms due to the 1 we currently have. every few months i go out & spread used coffee grounds maybe 1-2 feet away from base of tree. once it rains or is watered, you will see bright greenery & growth. someone said the tree likes magnesium, so every other treatment i dissolve a vitamin tablet of that (!) in the mix of grounds. our tree is full, bright & 2x the size of other neighborhood trees planted around the same time. i have yet to try any commercial fertilizers. good luck!

JohnN 11-10-2020 02:04 PM

Coffee grounds are good, as are Epsom Salts which have lots of mangesium.

I've got 8 palms (6 sable, 1 sylvester and 1 sugar palm) and lots of smaller things on a corner lot and do my own fertilizing and it's not a big deal. If you're wanting to hire someone, I'm sure most any landscape company would be willing for the $$$$.

JoMar 11-10-2020 02:23 PM

Hoke Smith, Greensmiths, hsmith@greensmithspestcontrol.com, (352) 303-0205. They have been doing our fertilization of palms and plants and shrubs for the last two years. You can select the service you need, don't need to take everything they do. Very satisfied on their schedules, communications and reaction to issues.

PugMom 11-10-2020 03:38 PM

thx for tip re: epsom salts!

villagetinker 11-10-2020 03:49 PM

You can buy Lesco fertilizer or have it delivered to your house, then add epson salts IF you are getting yellowing of the fonds. Fertilize 3 times per year starting in November.

Keninches 11-11-2020 06:27 AM

Been here 17 years, never fertilized anything. Everything grows like weeds. 24/7 365 days a year. Keeping them trimmed has been expensive.

eeroger 11-11-2020 06:31 AM

Palm Feetilizer
 
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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 1859063)
You can buy Lesco fertilizer or have it delivered to your house, then add epson salts IF you are getting yellowing of the fonds. Fertilize 3 times per year starting in November.

NO, No, No - never fertilize in the winter! You never want new growth in case of a freeze. Fertilize - 3, 6, 9 (March, June, Sept). Buy palm fertilizer from Site One in Leesburg.

Ndomines 11-11-2020 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow (Post 1859012)
Is there. Company that will do fertilization only?. We do not need weeding.

Go to Sparr
Across from Brownwood
Through Buena Vista light. Buy a bag of
PALM FERTILIZER it’s a local blend
You can send me 1/2 Of all the money you save.

Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com 11-11-2020 08:10 AM

Palms are easy to fertilize
 
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Originally Posted by Yellow (Post 1859012)
Is there. Company that will do fertilization only?. We do not need weeding.

go to the dollar store and get 4 packages of Epsom Salts, take one package and spread on the base of the palm tree about 10” from the trunk, allow rain and irrigation to finish the job. I don’t have Palms now, but when I lived in Palm Beach, had several and they love Epsom Salts. :boom: :welcome:

NoMoSno 11-11-2020 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by eeroger (Post 1859202)
NO, No, No - never fertilize in the winter! You never want new growth in case of a freeze. Fertilize - 3, 6, 9 (March, June, Sept). Buy palm fertilizer from Site One in Leesburg.

November is not winter in FL.
March, July, and early November is recommended by UF/IFAS.

angellmccann@yahoo.com 11-11-2020 09:13 AM

Home/Greensmiths is the best!

Villagesgal 11-11-2020 11:35 AM

Do palm fertilization yourself. 3 times a year, March July and October put a bag of Epson salt around the base of each large palm about a foot out. Been here 19 years, my palms are green and healthy. So easy.

drrichard 11-11-2020 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow (Post 1859012)
Is there. Company that will do fertilization only?. We do not need weeding.

Fernview Farms has been doing my15 palms 3 times/year for 14 years. They keep an eye out for any problems too.

lwmilo 11-11-2020 01:40 PM

I agree .... 3 ,6 ,9 months. According to the green thumbs of the world


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