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A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

A very large established Nandina in the ground will take 1 to 2 cups of plant-tone spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted.

Fall is the time for nandinas to begin preparing for dormancy. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown.

If chemical fertilizers are used on your Obsession Nandina, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth.

A very large established Nandina in the ground will take 1 to 2 cups of plant-tone spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted.

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Hydrangeas. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing hydrangeas with adequate nutrition.

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.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant. If you are a beginner at growing plants Lemon Candy Physocarpus is easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Harbour Dwarf Nandina plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Red fruits pruduced in fall are attractive from into the winter.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Blush Pink Nandina. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil.

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than desirable, if the fertilizer is applied on top...

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice.

Fall is the time for Viburnum mariesii to begin preparing for dormancy. On average, viburnum shrubs need relatively little pruning. If frost is imminent in your area, you should put off pruning so as not to damage new shoots.

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. Another reason for pruning Weigelia Spilled Wine is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

Will adapt to drier sites. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your soil.

Severely pruning such infested spireas will not only re-invigorate the plant, but will also reduce insect problems and minimize corrective treatments necessary to eliminate such problems.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. This method of pruning allows the center of the boxwood to receive light and air, improving the health of the shrub.

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil for Bridal Wreath Spirea because more times than not these products...

Beautiful foliage and upright growth habit make this mahonia a strong focal point in any garden. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such...

Although these plants may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune these plants to restore vigor or to create a different definition in the landscape for the new owner of the property.

Either way, Admiration Barberry is sure to capture attention! We suggest when planting your newly purchased Admiration Barberry plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper.

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques.

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. Pruning large Viburnums that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying...

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and...

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death of the Lilac Bloomerang Dark Purple.

Screenings and hedges of hydrangeas would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. If you are a beginner at growing plants Blue Billow Hydrangea is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which...