They do, though, have an active growing period and a rest period. Here's how to fertilize evergreen trees.
Balanced fertilizer has equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium.
Pound several slow-release fertilizer spikes into the soil around the drip line of the tree, then water to help the fertilizer penetrate into the soil. This method of fertilizing trees will take a longer period of time for the water to penetrate deep into the soil. Never fertilize a tree that is not healthy or that has been recently transplanted. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .