Fertilizer

Selecting a Fertilizer

When selecting a fertilizer you want something that is safe and effective for your plants. The best formulas are slow release and contain the correct amount of minerals and nutrients. Fortunately our experts found the perfect fertilizer for your lawn, plants and shrubs, and trees. 8-2-12-4 fertilizer was designed for use on palm trees, the most demanding plant in your lawn. 8-2-12-4 has the perfect mixture of minerals and nutrients all in a slow-release formula that makes it a great fit for all of your lawn needs.

8-2-12-4 is Not Just for Palm Trees

Although 8-2-12-4 fertilizer was developed for palms, it has more than adequate nutrition for most plants including:

Broadleaf Trees
Shrubs
Herbaceous Ornamentals
Fruit Trees
Turf Grass
and of course, Palm Trees

What Does 8-2-12-4 Stand for?

The numbers on the fertilizer bag represent how much chemicals/minerals/nutrients are in the product. We have provided a little chart below explaining the makeup of 8-2-12-4 so you know exactly what you are putting on your lawn.

8: 8% Nitrogen (4 pounds in a 50 pound bag)
2: 2% Phosphorus (1 pound in a 50 pound bag)
12: 12% Potassium (6 pounds in a 50 pound bag)
4: 4% water soluble Magnesium (2 pounds in a 50 pound bag)

Research

While 8-2-12-4 was developed primarily for the nutritional requirements of palms, other types of plants including broadleaf trees, shrubs, herbaceous ornamentals, fruit trees, and even turf grass are subject to the same inherent nutritional deficiencies and will benefit from the fertilizer. Since palm nutritional requirements are greater than those of many other types of plants, fertilizers designed specifically for palms is more than adequate for most plant species.

Therefore, use of 8-2-12-4 fertilizer is recommended for use on the entire landscape. This not only simplifies fertilization but it also eliminates serious risks associated with high-nitrogen turf fertilizers. 8-2-12-4 fertilizer is designed to slowly release nutrients for up to three months, making it the ideal fertilizer for low-maintenance high-performance applications.

Resource: UF Extension Service (edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep261)

Tina Ahearn – Village of Poinciana

As a gardener in Sumter Co. I frequently recommend Fertilizer Direct to residents and homeowners in The Villages and surrounding areas who are looking for the best fertilizer to use on palm trees and shrubs. Fertilizer Direct provides delivery of the recommended UF formulation of fertilizer for our central Florida palms, turf, & landscape shrubs. Lance and his team offer such a wonderful service of delivery to homes, demonstrating the proper way to use the fertilizer as well as UF recommended applications 3-4 times a year. I can count on Fertilizer Direct to stand behind their product & services.

Lynn Leavitt – Village of Pinellas @ Cedar Grove

Using Fertilizer Direct (8-2-12 Fertilizer) has made a world of difference in our yard! Imagine sitting on your lanai and watching new shoots appear on an almost daily basis and then following the shoots as they grow into healthy super green foliage! It is an amazing sight.

One year after planting several varieties of palms and reusing what the builder planted, our yard is filled with the healthiest and most beautiful palms, trees, and shrubs. Many of the originally planted palms haven’t lost even one frond. We are so satisfied with the results of the fertilizer and thrilled that the company arranges delivery of the fertilizer. We will continue to use Fertilizer Direct and urge others to try it.