Standard schedule for ornamental garden maintenance

Every year, the ornamental garden requires some maintenance activities to keep the volume of trees, flowering shrubs and perennials in check and to maintain the harmony of the garden. As well as pruning, dividing, cutting and transplanting, you'll need to lime and fertilize regularly so that you can continue to enjoy a beautiful, well-kept garden.

Fertilization schedule for flowering plants
spring	DCM MIX 2	8-15 kg/100 m²
springs/summer	DCM MIX 2	8-12 kg/100 m²
hardening off autumn	DCM MIX 2	6-10 kg/100 m²
optimizing acidity*	DCM GREEN-LIME®	10-15 kg/100 m²

*For lime-loving plants: apply the highest dose.

Fertilization schedule for green plants
spring	DCM MIX 3	8-15 kg/100 m²
spring/summer	DCM MIX 3	8-12 kg/100 m²
hardening off autumn	DCM MIX 2	6-10 kg/100 m²
optimizing acidity*	DCM GREEN-LIME®	10-15 kg/100 m²

*For lime-loving plants: apply the highest dose.

Fertilization schedule for acid-loving plants
spring	DCM MESTSTOF RHODO, HORTENSIA & AZALEA (FERTILISER RHODO, HYDRANGEA & AZALEA)	8-12 kg/100 m²
spring/summer	DCM MESTSTOF RHODO, HORTENSIA & AZALEA (FERTILISER RHODO, HYDRANGEA & AZALEA)	8-10 kg/100 m²
hardening off in autumn	DCM MIX 2	6-10 kg/100 m²

Dosage adjustment according to the plant species and soil analysis (pH, nutrient status).

A soil analysis offers insights into the health and quality of the soil (trace elements, organic matter content, nutrient status and pH) and helps you to prevent or explain problems. Ask for a soil analysis or send your analysis report to a DCM advisor. He or she will help you to interpret the results and provide you with tailored advice.

To find out more about the benefits of a good soil structure, click here.