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A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. The fruit quickly change to a deep blue as the glossy, leathery leaves become infused with maroon and red.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. 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.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning nandinas or any plant for that matter. It makes a fine informal hedge or can be used as a foundation planting. Gulfstream Nandina is one of the best compact shrubs for year-round foliage interest.

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.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. 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.

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. The Original Endless Summer continues to be well loved for big round blue or pink blooms, its entirely up to you.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Onyx Zebra Hydrangea a good deep watering. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Onyx Zebra Hydrangea, it is important to determine what you need...

When fertilizing hydrangeas in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer). There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market.

At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot.

Proper fertilization of your Nandina Harbour Dwarf will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning nandinas or any plant for that...

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing plants with adequate nutrition. Fall is the time for Blush Pink Nandina to begin preparing for dormancy.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden.

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, Viburnums do amazingly well with a more relaxed approach.

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.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Lilac Belle de Nancy or any plant for that matter. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the early spring and early summer.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plants. In some instances where the required pruning would be drastic, the pruning may be done towards the end of summer even if the plant has not finished blooming.

However, boxwoods often do not respond well to this. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. This is not to be rushed.

Screenings and hedges of spirea would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of shrubs in their gardens when they purchase...

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. We highly recommend that you mulch your Mahonia Winter Sun with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line...

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Admiration Barberry, it is important to determine what you want your Admiration Barberry to do.

When pruning established viburnums where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns of the plant to be pruned. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes...

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain Viburnum when pruning that particular plant. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within...

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. During the reign of Emperor Augustus, villas were planted with boxwood hedging and topiary, and during the reign of Henry VII, it has been written that...

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.