Alder Shrub

The trees have the ability tofrom the air and increase soil fertility through their root nodules.are valuable in landscape restoration projects where the soil is degraded. Be sure to check with your local nursery oryou plant black alder in the landscape.

They are native to the northeast regions of this country and Canada. Is it a tree or is it a shrub? The common name comes from the fact that the stems, heavily lined with horizontally borne lenticels, appear speckled.Both male and female alder flowers...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Viburnum Blue Muffin to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

Many times, Viburnums that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. There are some shrubs that will light up the fall garden with both leaf color and fruit.

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron,...

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any roses. Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only. Gulfstream Nandina is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant...

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Excellent results have been reported after using composted manure.

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron,...

To ensure that aluminum is present, aluminum sulfate may be added to the soil around the hydrangeas. Pruning large Hydrangea's that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to...

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Is used for Onyx Zebra Hydrangea, it should be applied every month during the spring and early summer for both plants in pots and in the ground.

If the soil naturally contains aluminum and is acid (low pH) the color of the hydrangea will automatically tend toward shades of blue and/or purple. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.

Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack.

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after.

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Blush Pink Nandina...

Nandina Lemon Lime is an attractive heavenly bamboo with lime green new growth, this beauty will brighten dark spaces and add dimension with its fresh, citrus hue. Nandina Lemon Lime is also a lovely choice for containers on the patio or front porch.

This is not to be rushed. You'll want to water the bushes regularly after planting until they've been well established. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer.

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Do an early spring fertilizer with a product such as Espoma at the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage.

This useful plant grows wider than tall, making it the perfect choice for edging beds or walkways and for incorporating under windows in your landscaping. Provides nectar sources for pollinators.

Fall is the time for plants to begin preparing for dormancy. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

In the southeastern United States, three fertilizer applications per year are usually adequate to supply your spireas nutritional needs. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your spirea needs, it is important to determine what you need your spirea...

This is not to be rushed. To maintain desired size and shape, this time prune after boxwood's have completed their main spring growth. Thinning can be done any time of the year except about six weeks before the first frost.

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. Although many well established spireas perform wonderfully in the garden without being fertilized, they will do even better with a regular fertilization program.

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Mahonia such as Mahonia Winter Sun generally do well in acidic soils with ph readings from 5.5 to 6.8. If the ph of your soil is not correct, it may affect the ability of your mahonia to...

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Another reason for pruning Rhododendron such as Rhododendron Bessie Howells can be to re-define the plant's definition...

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants.

We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot.