Buxus Feed can also be used safely as a top dressing on other tree, shrub and conifer species, but is not suitable for Ericaceous plants. Everything comes back to the soil since, of course, it is through that medium that the roots of the plant can obtain the nutrients they need. If growth is poor, you can feed with an organic fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone in spring – however, this is often unnecessary and organic mulch will be sufficient to keep plants healthy and well-fed, provided your box is growing in reasonably healthy soil. This leads to a stimulated increase in sulphur and calcium levels to strengthen from within and it’s also completely harmless to pets, bees and other visiting wildlife.

Box shrubs thrive when in neutral to very mildly acidic soil, though they can be tolerant of a range of pH levels and can be grown successfully in many different soils.The plant oils give the leaves a beautiful shiny appearance, while the iron and sulphur counteract drooping, yellow leaves. It is therefore important to ensure that our box trees get the nutrients they need to stay healthy; feeding Buxus well can help with this.

There are a number of different types of mulch that you might use around Buxus, including homemade compost, leaf mould and well-rotted manure. Buxus hedges can benefit from a regular top dressing when planting in a permanent position in the ground. Vitax Buxus Feed contains vital plant foods and trace elements required for good establishment and strong healthy growth of Buxus. It can be added when planting your Buxus plants with the help of a spade or it can be added as a top dressing with gloved hands.A perfect solution for anyone looking for a regular fertiliser as part of a ‘little and often’ feeding regime. Your 10% discount code should be in your inbox shortly (please check your spam folder if it's not there in the next 5 minutes). Buxus Feed contains vital plant foods and trace elements required for good establishment and strong heathy growth of Buxus and is a firm favourite amongst both experienced and novice Buxus growers. Buxus is found in most gardens due to its versatility and ability to grow well in a wide range of soils and situations but requires a specific mix of nutrients to keep it looking in tip-top condition. This feed is rich in nutrients and has added trace elements which help it to slowly release nitrogen into soil for a sustained growth.

Important: Do not mix the contents of the 2 bottles directly together without diluting in water first.

It is not necessary that you are home when we deliver, and if that is the case, you must advise us accordingly as to where to leave the product. The soil should also let the plants absorb nutrients easily and be free-draining so that the plant’s roots aren’t sitting in moist soil for too long. In addition to ensuring a good potting mix, which should be replenished regularly, box growing in containers is also best fed with a liquid plant feed every month or so during the summer. Keep in mind that feeding box trees too much, especially with high-nitrogen feeds, can be detrimental.

The addition of both nitrogen and magnesium helps to produce stronger buxus, maximise growth and strengthen natural defences to help prevent disease. Buxus is best planted in autumn or spring, and depending on where a Buxus is being planted, Buxus Feed can be used to line the bottom of a trench before planting or used as a top dressing when planting has been established.

We cannot be held responsible in the event of any loss or damage if you instruct us to leave the goods in your absence. Buxus feed contains vital plant foods and trace elements for good establishment and strong healthy growth of Buxus. This is especially important when the soil is a heavier one with poor drainage, but adding organic matter is always a good idea to improve the health of box plants and to make sure that they get the nutrients they need. If plants are in the ground and nutrients are required, apply a balanced fertiliser in the autumn to allow take up through the roots during the winter which will give natural growth in the spring. We were delighted to be voted the UK's best supplier of plug plants by readers of Gardening Which Magazine in the March 2021 issue.