ARBOR CARE
PROGRAM
FOR FERTILITY, SOIL CONDITIONING OR ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS
Use on Deciduous, Evergreens, Shrubs, Vines, and Ornamentals.
With over 25 years of experience in the horticulture, arbor care, landscape and turf markets, Growth Products provides the
most comprehensive source of nutrients, chelated micronutrients and biologicals. This includes beneficial rhizosphere bacterial,
endo and ecto mycorhizal fungi, to solve any soil deficiency or disease problem that the commercial arborists may encounter.
Our technical support reps and professional distributors have worked with world renowned estate properties and municipalities,
maintaining them and solving difficult problems.
Product development has focused on products that are chloride free, and have an extremely low salt index. Our dry soluble
concentrate organic supplements contain NO inert fillers! Every ingredient serves an important function. We have upgraded our
liquid fall feed product with organic enhancers and a natural wetting agent, that effectively improves plant hardiness, resistance
to environmental stress, from excessive heat and drought conditions, and restores soil quality. Most importantly, it is our mission
to provide effective arbor care programs while being good stewards of our land.
BENEFITS OF GROWTH PRODUCTS LIQUID APPLICATIONS:
• Enhanced nutrient distribution in soil with liquids.
• Bio-enhancing ingredients that improve nutrient uptake
• Improve the soil’s bio-diversity with beneficial soil bacteria and endo-and etco mycorrhizae
• Natural organic and powerful wetting agent
• Slow and steady release of nitrogen from our proprietary methylene nitrogen technology
• Our liquid products offer ease of handling, with no broken and solidified bags, no agitation required and no clogging or
abrasion of parts.
Choose from Ultimate or Comprehensive Maintenance, Stress & Disease Maintenance, or Difficult Soils
Based on 2 Gal Tank Mix Per Inch DBH
Ultimate Care
Spring and Fall
Arbor Care 15-8-4 (Spring)
Autumn Care 6-12-12 (Fall)
Essential Plus
®
Micrel Total
pH Reducer
BioNutrients Injectable
OR
BioNutrients (8-0-9)
96 oz. (3 qt)
Recover RX 3-18-18 with Salicylic Acid
OR
TKO Phosphite 0-29-26
64 oz. (2 qt)
64 oz. (2 qt)
Essential Plus
®
32 oz. (1 qt)
Micrel Total
Hydro-Max
1 -2 pack (8 – 16 dry oz.)
Standard Maintenance
Spring and Fall
Rates per 100 Gal Tank Mix
Arbor Care (Spring)
Autumn Care (Fall)
96 oz. (3 qt)
Micrel Total
64 oz. (2 qt)
Essential Plus®
Stress & Disease Pressure
Minimum of two applications
per year
Rates per 100 Gal Tank Mix
Companion Biological Fungicide
®
Difficult Soils – Compaction, pH
Issues, Sub-soil
Minimum of two applications
per year
Rates per
100 Gal Tank Mix
96 oz. (3 qt)
32 oz. (1 pt)
64 oz. (2 qt)
64 oz. (2 qt)
32 oz. (1 qt)
64 oz. (2 qt)
Rates per
100 Gal Tank Mix
Hydro-Max (Natural Wetting Agent)
64 oz. (2 qt)
BioNutrients Injectable
OR
1 -2 pack (8 – 16 dry oz.)
BioNutrients (8-0-9)
pH Reducer
64 oz. (2 qt)
64 oz. (2 qt)
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Arbor Care Program Continued
Naturally Occurring Rhizo-Bacterium
Quarts of Product needed per 100 gallons of Tank Mix
Based on a 31 gallon mix /1,000 ft2
• Improves soil bio-mass • Replenishes the soil with rhizobacterium • Protects new feeder roots • Demineralizes
bound up nutrients • Strengthens plant to withstand
environmental stress
Companion® Biological Fungicide Bacillus subtilis GB03 for
Prevention of Root Rot Diseases
Nitrogen Rate
Per 1000 ft2
¼ lb. N
½ lb. N
¾ lb. N
1 lb. N
Nitro 30 (30-0-0)
1 qt
2 qt
3 qt
4 qt
Nitro 26 (26-0-0)
1 qt
3 qt
4 qt
5 qt
Timing:
Year Round Tree Care
(Apply 3 times per year: spring,
summer and fall)
Ounces per 100 Gallon Tank
Nitro 22 (22-0-0) +S
2 qt
3 qt
4 qt
6 qt
Corrective
64 ounces
1 gallon
Nitro+K (22-0-16)
2 qt
3 qt
5 qt
6 qt
18-6-12
2 qt
4 qt
5 qt
7 qt
Arbor Care (15-8-4)
2 qt
4 qt
6 qt
9 qt
Palm Pro (12-4-12)
3 qt
5 qt
8 qt
11 qt
Autumn Care (6-12-12)
5 qt
11 qt
16 qt
21 qt
Maintenance
Root Stimulator and Soil Conditioner
• Adds organic matter to soils • Improves soil structure •
Contains wetting agent for improved water uptake • Use when
transplanting • Combats urban stress • Promotes root growth
Essential® Plus 1-0-1 a 100% Natural Soil Amendment
& Root Stimulator
Timing:
Year Round Tree Care
(Apply 3 times per year: spring,
summer and fall)
Ounces per 100 Gallon Tank
Corrective
1 gallon
Maintenance
64 ounces
Ultimate Maintenance
Start Injection 4 Feet from Trunk
DBH
Inches
2
4
6
8
10
12
Dry Soluble - Naturally Occurring Rhizo-Bacterium &
Endo-Ecto Mycorrhizae
BioNutrients Total Pack
1 lb. (16 dry oz.)
BioNutrients 8-0-9
1 lb. (16 dry oz.)
Tree & Shrub Injection Chart
Standard Maintenance
Start Injection 4 Feet from Trunk
Injection
Gallons
Injection
Gallons
Maintenance Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance
sites based needed for DBH
sites based needed for
Extended Square Footage
Extended Square Footage
on 4 feet 1/2 gallon/ Inches
on 4 feet 1/2 gallon/
Roots
Extended Roots
Roots
Extended Roots
apart
injection
apart
injection
8 ft
11 ft
13 ft
16 ft
17 ft
19 ft
186 ft2
365 ft2
570 ft2
762 ft2
959 ft2
1134 ft2
12
23
36
48
60
71
2
4
6
8
10
12
6 gal
11 gal
18 gal
24 gal
30 gal
35 gal
6 ft
9 ft
11 ft
13 ft
14 ft
16 ft
125
244
382
507
639
779
Use this chart in conjunction with the application of a systemic insecticide at label rates.
ft2
ft2
ft2
ft2
ft2
ft2
8
15
24
32
40
49
4 gal
8 gal
12 gal
16 gal
20 gal
24 gal
For Example:
• For a standard maintenance program a tree with a 12” DBH will require 49 injections, of 1/2 gallons each, for a total of
24 gallons solution applied
Application and Calibration Tips:
•
•
•
•
Check the flow rate by timing gallons per minute into a bucket
Adjust the pressure so that 2 gallons per minute is caught in the bucket
At 2 gallons per minute, one injection will deliver 1/2 gallon of solution in 15 seconds
Inject on a 45 degree angle, to a depth of 6-8 inches for tree and 2-4 inches for shrubs
* DBH - Diameter at Breast Height
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Growth Products, Ltd. All rights reserved. Companion®, Essential®, Nitro-30, & Growth Products® are Registered Trade Marks of Growth Products, Ltd.
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A GUIDE TO THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
OF A TREE AND SHRUB FERTILIZATION PROGRAM
Whether it is the agronomics or the
dynamics of Growth Products liquids,
you can provide your customer with
results while increasing your bottom
line.
Time Savers & Other Helpful Hints
• If part of the root zone is covered (i.e. driveway, house,
pool, etc...), place injections closer together in the
uncovered area.
• Always monitor gallonage being used on each tree in
order to avoid using too much or not enough.
• Find the ease of handling and mixing liquid
products in any type of equipment
• With Growth Products Arbor Care products, you
have a choice of varying N-P-K ratios and any
minor elements to meet your specific needs
• Liquid products diffuse throughout the soil
providing uniform coverage
• The use of true liquid solutions eliminates costly
down time and worn parts
• Versatile, effective and safe applications by root
injection, foliar and soil drench
• If the ground is excessively compacted, a soil drench
containing Essential will help loosen the soil and allow
for needle penetration.
• Soil drenches and foliar sprays are also
recommended for smaller shrubs and ornamentals
planted in mulch, chips or landscape stones.
• In order to avoid damaging shrubs and ornamentals
from dragging hoses through and around planted and
landscaped areas, liquids can be used as a foliar or soil
drench.
A balanced fertilization program is one of the most
important cultural practices for improving the health and
appearance of landscape, trees and ornamentals. Most
insect problems, diseases and physical stress are the
symptoms of bigger problems beneath the soil. Many
landscape areas have poor soil that is unable to maintain
good, healthy growth. Such problems can be attributed pH
imbalances, related macro or micronutrient deficiencies, low
organic matter, or may be the result of toxins in the soil. The
list of potential problems is growing as we learn more about
the nutrient requirements of a healthy plant.
• For ornamentals and smaller plants, a rule of thumb
is to place holes closer together and apply less fertilizer
mixture per hole.
•Foliar applications of micronutrients will rapidly correct
discoloration caused by chlorosis. This should be done
in conjunction with a pH test and soil injection to
permanently correct the problem.
• Apply fertilizer to shrubs and flower beds at time of remulching.
• With Growth Products liquid solutions, there are no
broken or solidified bags, no settling, no clogging, and
no worn out parts from abrasion.
In the forest, and in other natural environments, the recycling
of nutrients occurs naturally when leaves and other organic
materials decompose. Problems occur, however, on
landscapes where this natural cycle is disrupted. Most trees
and shrubs on a landscaped property have to compete for
nutrients with grasses and other ground covers. Without new
organic matter being introduced, the soil is soon depleted.
With a balanced fertilizer program, one cannot only improve
the health and appearance of these plants, but also reduce
the amount of damage caused by pests and physical stress.
This will save time and money by reducing pesticide usage.
It will also generate savings through a reduction of tree and
shrub removal and replacement.
• All of our products are safe because of their low salt
index and slow release nitrogen sources, the “smart”
nitrogen from Nitro-30 SRN.
2) For deep root injection, pump requirement 100-200 psi
for good coverage.
3) ½” – ¾” spray or garden hose.
Getting Started:
4) Fertilizing needles. There are several products available
through a variety of distributors.
Fertilizing trees and shrubs is not nearly as involved as it
sounds. You may already own most of the equipment
needed. The following is a list of this equipment:
With these three items, one operator, fertilizer, and water you
can run a very effective and preventative program.
1) Clean sprayer unit, 100 gallons or greater.
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Injection Pattern
valve should be held open long
enough to inject 1/2 gallon of
fertilizer solution at each point. The
goal is to apply 2 - 3 gallons of
fertilizer mix per inch of tree
diameter. The grid pattern should
exceed the dripline (canopy edge) by two
holes in every direction.
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every 4 feet to a depth of 4”-8”. The
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A grid pattern should be laid out,
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same distance beyond the drip line.
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4 feet from tree trunk and extend the
Exceed to dripline by two holes in every direction
Start application of fertilizer approximately
2’-4’
4’
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Space injection
holes 3-4
feet apart
Design the Correct Fertilizer Program:
Calibration Method:
Fertilizer blends you use are extremely crucial when
designing a program. Many of the products offered in the
market contain high salts, insoluble materials and chlorine.
Granular products can cause problems in pumps such as
clogging or parts wearing out from abrasion, resulting in
considerable downtime. With Growth Products liquid
fertilizers, you will not have any of these concerns. Our
program is designed by looking at the entire soil picture. It is
designed to fine tune the application of N-P-K, micronutrients
and natural organics.
Using a pre-measured container, time how long it takes to fill the
container using the feeding needle. This will give you a more
accurate determination of how long to hold the valve open per
hole to reach the desired amount of ½ gal of mix per hole. This
depends upon the flow rate valve output and psi.
Gallons/
Minute output
Time in Seconds to Hold
Injection Wand in Hole
Estimating Gallons Needed:
Flow
Flow
Flow
Rate of Rate of 3 Rate of
2 GPM
GPM 4 GPM
15
10
Timing of Applications:
Our recommendations are based upon applying 2 - 3
gallons of mix per inch DBH (Diameter at Breast Height)
Example: a 12 inch tree would require 35 - 49 gallons of
diluted fertilizer.
7.5
Flow
Rate of
5 GPM
6
A comprehensive tree and shrub fertilization program should
include both early spring and early fall application program.
It is recommended that a lower nitrogen, higher phosphorus
and higher potassium analysis is used for a fall application.
A 1:2:2 N-P-K ratio in the fall helps prepare the tree for
winter stress and improve root and carbohydrate reserves for
the winter. A spring application ratio of 1:1:1 for deciduous
and 3:2:1 ratio for evergreens is ideal. Applications can
begin in the spring when the soil is thawed to permit
fertilization. During heat and drought stress conditions, the
late spring – summer application of Essential Plus – a natural
organic – can help strengthen the tree without any salt stress.
Fertilizer, the Procedure:
The proper method for sub surface fertilization of trees is by
injection of diluted fertilizer approximately 4 - 8 inches below
the surface. Fertilization should begin 2 - 3 times the DBH
from the base of the tree and extend the same distance
outside the drip line of the tree canopy. Each injection should
be placed 2 - 3 feet apart in a grid pattern throughout the
under story of the tree (see diagram)
Toll Free: (800) 648-7626 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.growthproducts.com • Fax: (914) 428-2780. All contents © copyright 2017
Growth Products, Ltd. All rights reserved. Companion®, Essential®, Nitro-30, & Growth Products are Registered Trade Marks of Growth Products, Ltd
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