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Founder Henry Francis Du Pont (1880-1969) developed an appreciation of nature as a boy that served as the basis for his life's work in the garden. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil...

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.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the...

This is not to be rushed. This new and distinctive nandina is a selection of Nandina GulfStream with brighter and longer lasting foliage color. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during...

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.

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. A fertilizer low in phosphorus and high in potassium is helpful in producing a good blue color(25/5/30 is good.

A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch. In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right.

Important: Water plants well in advance of application and put solution on cautiously, as too much can burn the roots. Pruning large Hydrangea's that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying...

Don't fertilize Lemon Candy Physocarpus after August. Provides nectar sources for pollinators. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because...

Excellent results have been reported after using composted manure. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. Harbour Dwarf Nandina is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils...

Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible to disease than plants with adequate levels of Potassium.

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing roses with adequate nutrition. A very large shrub nandina in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip...

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Nandina Flirt to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing...

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. This is not to be rushed. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles...

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during...

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing lilacs with adequate nutrition. Pruning large Lilac Belle de Nancy may be minor or major.

Severe pruning should be done just after the plant has finished blooming. Organic fertilizers such as Dehydrated Cow Manure or Milorganite may provide an excellent source of slow release nutrients in addition to your primary fertilizer.

It is especially lovely against red brick. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to rake your mulch back to the drip line of each plant.

In many instances, mahonia that have been neglected for a number of years will become infested with insects such as scale. For example, a 4-8-8 fertilizer with minor elements included would be a good choice for a well established mahonia.

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Rhododendron, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. We highly recommend that you mulch your Rhododendron Bessie Howells with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch...

A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer...

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release of the water into the root-zone of the plant.

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in.

Golden Dream Boxwood favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization. This is not to be rushed. Renewal pruning of shrubs usually involves severe pruning. This shape will allow adequate light to reach the lower part of the shrub so the foliage will...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Lilac beauty of Moscow 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.

It is one of the hardiest and compact growing of the Serratas with fantastic fall color. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant.