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Blue Spruce No New Growth by May 15: Root Focus, Fertilize Lightly

Newly planted spruce putting energy into roots, not shoots. Fertilize lightly with 20-10-10 (high N) handful around root zone, water in. Spring best. No weed-and-feed.

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