The Citizen, 1987-05-13, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1987.
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New tool makes root feeding of trees easier
An easy-to-operate feeder is the best way to supply water and fertilizer
to shrubs^The Ross root feeder, seen here, can be fitted with
specially-formulated plant food cartridges for specific nutritional
needs.
Trees and shrubs are the most
expensive plant materials in any
home landscape. Yet they are often
ignored when it comes to such
basic care as fertilizing and
watering.
The best and easiest way to
supply nutrients and moisture to
these valuable plants is with a
sophisticated, easy-to-operate tool
known as a Ross root feeder.
It delivers nutrient solutions
directly to the root zones so that
essential nutrients are absorbed
and put to use immediately.
The root feeder attaches to an
ordinary garden hose and works
like a water-powered hypodermic
needle. The shaft is inserted in soil
beneath the outer branches of a
tree or shrub. This is where feeding
roots are located. A probe tip
enables the shaft to readily
penetrate hard-packed soils.
Water flows into the top of the
root feeder, dissolving specially
formulated plant food cartridges
that are slipped into a chamber just
below the handle. The nutrient
solution then is injected deep into
soil.
While in operation, the tool
functions automatically; it does not
need to be hand held.
The root feeder was originally
developed for use by professional
landscapers who needed a fast,
efficient way to feed deep roots.
Ross Daniels, Inc., the company
thatinvented this tool, now offers a
similar version for the home
gardener.
Alsoavailableare a variety of
Ross root feeder cartridges, each
developed for a different kind of
plant or purpose. One formula
reduces transplant shock in newly
planted trees and shrubs. Another
provides established trees and
shrubs with ongoing spring and
summer feedings.
Still another formula promotes
lush folliage in evergreens, while
another encourages heavy bloom-
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shrubs.
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