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VIDEO: Planting a NEW Tree 🌳 🍁 with Wyse Guide!

June 11, 2025/in Blog, Espoma Videos, Kaleb Wyse, Trees & Shrubs

There’s something hopeful about planting a new tree—especially when you know you’ve set it up to thrive. In this video, Kaleb Wyse from Wyse Guide walks us through planting a stunning Northwind Maple and shares the steps he takes to ensure long-term success. His secret? Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus, the must-have planting partner for strong root development and vigorous growth.

The Tree Planting Process:
Kaleb carefully prepares the site by loosening soil and checking for good drainage. After removing the tree from its container and scarifying the roots (to prevent circling), he sprinkles Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus into the planting hole. The blend of mycorrhizae, beneficial microbes, and organic nutrients helps reduce transplant shock and promotes deeper, stronger root growth.

Kaleb’s 6 Tree Planting Tips:

  1. Site before you plant: Walk around and view the tree from different perspectives.

  2. Check the root flare: Make sure the base of the trunk sits at or just above soil level.

  3. Loosen compacted roots: Lightly score or cut rootbound roots to encourage outward growth.

  4. Amend your soil: Always plant with a high-quality organic starter fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to help promote strong establishment. 
  5. Always plant above grade: Kaleb recommends planting slightly high since the soil will settle.

  6. Water deeply after planting: Soak the tree well to eliminate air pockets and promote strong establishment.

Bonus tip: Kaleb recommends following up with a maintenance feeding later in the season using an organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Tree-tone, specifically formulated to provide trees with the essential nutrients needed to grow strong, healthy roots. 

Kaleb finishes the project by installing a beautiful fountain nearby—bringing structure, color, and sound to his garden space. The result is a calming, cohesive area that’s rooted in good planning and organic care.

Ready to plant your own tree? Don’t forget the Bio-tone Starter Plus! It’s Kaleb’s go-to for everything from perennials to maples—and the results speak for themselves.

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VIDEO: Prune & Feed Trees Like a Pro with Wyse Guide 🌳

May 14, 2025/in Blog, Espoma Videos, Kaleb Wyse, Trees & Shrubs

Watch Kaleb Wyse of Wyse Guide takes us through his springtime ritual of pruning and fertilizing fruit trees on his Iowa farm. Kaleb emphasizes the importance of proper pruning to encourage healthy growth and feeding with a high-quality organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Tree-tone.

🌿 Why Espoma Organic Tree-tone?

Kaleb trusts Espoma Organic Tree-tone for its all-natural, slow-release formula that provides essential nutrients to the entire tree—roots, trunk, and canopy. Its exclusive Bio-tone microbes enhance nutrient absorption, promoting robust growth and fruit production.

✂️ Kaleb’s Top Tree Pruning Tips

  • Timing is Key: Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.

  • Shape Matters: Aim for an open center to allow sunlight and air circulation.

  • Clean Cuts: Use sharp tools to make precise cuts, reducing the risk of disease.

By combining these pruning techniques with the nourishment from Espoma Organic Tree-tone, Kaleb ensures his fruit trees are healthy and productive throughout the growing season.

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VIDEO: Spring Plantings & Seed Starting with Garden Answer

April 15, 2025/in Blog, Garden Answer, Seed Starting, Spring Gardening, Trees & Shrubs

Spring is officially here, and Laura from ⁨Garden Answer⁩ welcomes the season with a fresh round of planting and garden prep!

She kicks things off by sowing stock flower seeds saved from last year. Using Espoma Organic Seed Starter Mix and Potting Soil, she creates the perfect environment for strong germination and healthy growth. To support her young seedlings, Laura turns to Espoma Organic Grow!—a liquid organic fertilizer packed with essential nutrients that help plants thrive naturally. 🌱

Next, Laura adds lasting color and structure to her landscape by planting three Sgt. Pepper Dogwood shrubs. Known for their vibrant red twigs and variegated foliage, these shrubs are given the best start with Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus, a mycorrhizae-enhanced organic fertilizer designed to promote deep roots and long-term plant health. 🌿

Finally, she refreshes her hellebores by trimming back old foliage and feeding them with Espoma Organic Holly-tone. This slow-release organic fertilizer is ideal for acid-loving plants and ensures strong, beautiful spring blooms. 🌸

From seed starting to shrub planting, Laura shows just how easy it is to grow a healthy, thriving garden with the help of Espoma Organic. If you’re looking to boost your garden naturally this season, reach for the organic fertilizers trusted by gardeners for over 95 years.

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VIDEO: Transplanting Trees & Planting Lilac Bushes 🌳🪻with Garden Answer

December 4, 2024/in Blog, Garden Answer, Trees & Shrubs

Watch Laura from Garden Answer as she takes on another exciting gardening project—relocating trees and planting new lilac bushes in her garden.

Laura shares the reasoning behind moving the trees and walks you through the process of planting lilacs, offering helpful plant care tips along the way. She also emphasizes the importance of using a high-quality organic fertilizer, like Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus, to give plants the nutrients they need for strong, healthy root growth during establishment and recommends using Espoma Organic Plant-tone for follow-up feedings. 

Join Laura for practical advice and inspiration to transform your garden!

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VIDEO: Fall Garden Refresh with Wyse Guide

November 26, 2024/in Blog, Fall Gardening, Kaleb Wyse, Trees & Shrubs

Watch Kaleb Wyse from Wyse Guide tackle some fall gardening projects at his mom’s house. In this video, Kaleb transplants boxwoods that aren’t doing well and repots agave plants from outdoor containers that need to be brought indoors for the winter. When transplanting the boxwoods, Kaleb recommends using a high-quality organic starter fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to ensure strong root growth. He also uses Espoma Organic Potting Soil when repotting the agave plants to give his plants a fresh growing medium for the winter months.

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VIDEO: Planting Boxwoods 🌿 with Garden Answer

November 13, 2024/in Blog, Garden Answer, Trees & Shrubs

Join Laura from Garden Answer as she plants 500 Boxwoods in her new formal garden, transforming her space with lush greenery and a classic, structured look.

During planting, Laura recommends using a high-quality organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus. This essential step ensures her Boxwoods have the nutrients they need to establish quickly and thrive in their new home. Follow along to see her process and learn tips for planting success in your own garden!

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VIDEO: Planting Spruce Trees! ?with Wyse Guide!

June 24, 2024/in Blog, Kaleb Wyse, Trees & Shrubs

Join Kaleb Wyse from  @WyseGuide  as he takes you through his step-by-step process of properly planting spruce trees. In this video, Kaleb plants three large, balled, and burlapped trees. He uses Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to stimulate the roots and Espoma Organic Holly-tone to provide essential nutrients for successful establishment. Additionally, Kaleb adds Espoma Organic Land & Sea Compost to enrich and loosen the native soil, aiding the tree’s ability to acclimate and thrive.

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VIDEO: Planting Native Rhododendrons with Summer Rayne Oakes???

May 8, 2024/in Blog, Fruits & Vegetables - None, Summer Rayne Oakes, Trees & Shrubs

In this informative video, Summer Rayne Oakes from Flock Finger Lakes discusses the significance of reintroducing native plants into our green spaces. She focuses on planting native rhododendrons and shares valuable tips on how to create the ideal growing conditions for these beautiful plants.

Summer emphasizes the importance of soil preparation when planting rhododendrons. To ensure the soil has the proper pH level, she recommends using Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier. This product helps to amend and lower the pH of native soil, creating a more suitable environment for acid-loving plants like rhododendrons.

In addition to adjusting the soil pH, Summer suggests improving soil structure by applying Espoma Organic Land & Sea Gourmet Compost. This compost is rich in nutrients and organic matter, which helps to promote healthy root growth and overall plant vitality.

By following Summer’s expert advice and using these high-quality Espoma Organic products, gardeners can successfully plant and cultivate native rhododendrons. Reintroducing native plants not only adds beauty to our gardens but also supports local ecosystems and biodiversity.

 

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VIDEO: Repotting Geraniums and a Kumquat tree ??? with Garden Answer!

December 21, 2023/in Blog, Espoma Videos, Flowers, Garden Answer, Gardening, Indoor Gardening, Trees & Shrubs

Join Laura from @gardenanswer as she ventures into the greenhouse and guides us through the repotting process of her young geraniums and a stunningly large Kumquat tree. Along the way, Laura shares valuable plant care advice.

For this task, Laura uses Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix for her geraniums and Cactus Mix for the Kumquat tree, ensuring an optimal growing environment for her plants. To nourish and promote the growth of her green friends, she mixes in  Espoma Organic Flower-tone and Citrus-tone to provide the essential nutrients her plants need to flourish.

 

 

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VIDEO: HEATHS & HEATHERS: Underrated Plants for 4-Season Color! ???❄️ with Flock Finger Lakes

October 27, 2023/in Blog, Summer Rayne Oakes, Trees & Shrubs

Join Summer Rayne Oakes of Flock Finger Lakes as she delves into the beauty and versatility of the often-overlooked plants: Heaths and Heathers. Discover planting techniques, vibrant bloom periods, and diverse color schemes as Summer shares her expert plant care insights. Understand the optimal soil compositions, watering routines, and lighting conditions to ensure your Heaths and Heathers flourish year-round.

Additionally, Summer uses the Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier to lower the soil pH, fostering more conducive growing conditions for her Heaths and Heathers.

 

 

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