Just spread a thin layer of compost or horse manure around the trunk out to the drip line....that is all you need. I stay away from all the synthetic nitrogen/chemical garbage....I have saved alot of money over the years.

This post was edited by greenthumbzdude on Tue, Feb 12, 13 at 14:23

The OH Extension is very good, and likely have publications for anything you can think of.

and i am sure the peeps in the fruit forum would have their own methods..

have you ever had a soil test done.. to determine if your soil is lacking that which you are thinking of adding????

and.. if you fruit trees are in the middle of a lawn that is otherwise fertilized.. they will get more than enough of what they need.. rather than you doubling or tripling such ...

trees are NOT children.. they do not need to be fed.. but if you insist.. at least figure out what they need.. rather than guessing ....

ken