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Lusitanica feed or not to feed?

Discussion in 'Trees' started by Paul4321, Jun 12, 2021.

  1. Paul4321

    Paul4321 Gardener

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    So the 9ft Portuguese Laurel has been in for couple days now and starting to look less droopy. When planted I mixed in some compost with the soil and compacted and gave a good watering. I have googled how to look after her but as with everything with asking a question in Google you get a thousand answers each contradicting each other and the same on Youtube. So can anyone offer some sound advice on watering and feeding the tree? So many questions about things I am not sure of like should the soil always be damp, should it have a good watering every day or every couple days, should I ever add a liquid feed and if so how often?

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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    If you used some bone meal when planting, I'd just water once a week if we get no significant rain.
    That means a good soaking of the root area with a hose, making sure the water has penetrated well down.
     
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    • Paul4321

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      Thanks Pete. Much appreciated.

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