Plant Food

Plant food is one of the most underrated products when it comes to gardening. Just like you, a plant needs water, light and oxygen to stay alive. These three elements are necessary for photosynthesis. A plant not only uses water, light and oxygen but also absorbs minerals from the soil with its roots. These minerals ensure the growth of the plant, but also, for example, the growth and blooming of flowers, the colour of the leaves and the sturdiness of the trunk. To help your plants out a little, plant food and fertilisers are available.

Osmocote PrePlant is a controlled-release fertilizer that has been specially developed for dosing directly into the planting hole when planting shrubs, conifers, trees and other plants. It has a consistent release pattern due to the unique resin coating technology, providing nutrition when the plants need it. The release is determined by the soil temperature; higher temperatures give a faster release and decrease longevity. Lower temperatures slow down the release and so increase longevity. PrePlant contains the ideal Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium and trace element package. It can be applied to all trees, plants and shrubs including Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Buxus without fear of scorching. The product can be used at any time during the growing season but for maximum benefit apply during spring planting as growth commences.