Common Evergreen Shrubs

In many instances, Rubus Calycinoides Emerald Carpet that have been neglected for a number of years will become infested with insects such as scale. This durable, non-invasive variety forms a dense, spreading mat of rough-textured, emerald-green leaves...

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.

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We suggest when planting your Microbiota Decussata plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system. Plants such as Microbiota Decussata grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer.

For the most accurate results, home gardeners should retest their balanced soil with an at-home soil pH kit immediately before applying amendments. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

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. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Cryptomeria globosa nana, it is important to determine what you need your Holly to do. Use as a single specimen or group as a mass planting.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. In the southeastern United States, three fertilizer applications per year are usually adequate to supply your Dwarf Mugo Pine...

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Generally, an application sometime during the first part of March, followed by a second application during the first part of May, and a final third...

More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. Frostproof Gardenia can make a fine hedge or foundation plant that thrives with more direct sun than other gardenia varieties.

Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. 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...

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Sky Pencil Holly plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.program.

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 of the mulch.

If a liquid fertilizer is used for Golden Euonymus, it should be applied every month for both plants in pots and in the ground. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer...

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around hollies such as Steeds Holly.

Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. A very large established Laurels in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups of plant-tone spread...

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. Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. Euonymus Manhattan makes an excellent Privacy hedge. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

Do not apply more fertilizer than is recommended on the label. Its semi-double blossoms emerge in September and last through January. This is not to be rushed. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to camellias, this misunderstanding and negligence...

Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. A very large established shrubs in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups of spread around...

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.

Proper fertilization of your camellias, like Camellia Shishi Gashira 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 camellias. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. In recent years, a misconception has emerged that older camellias do not need to be fertilized.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Camellia Hana Jiman. Mycorrhizae colonizes the root system and protects the tender roots from pathogens...

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important...