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If you are a beginner at growing plants Pieris Valley Rose is slightly difficult to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground will take about 1/8 – 1/4 cup of fertilizer.

Dating back to 4,000 BC, Egyptians used clipped box hedges in their gardens. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. This method of pruning allows the center of the boxwood to receive light and air, improving...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Named in honor of Dutch plant hunting patron, Johann van der Deutz, deutzia was discovered, became popular and then with time...

For a totally organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around roses such as Apricot Drift Rose. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.

A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

It does best if planted in a protected location (from winter wind and sun), preferably in an east exposure. Beautyberry looks best planted in masses, and it is especially beautiful under pine trees or placed in a shrub border.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Do not hard prune any area where you want to achieve leaf growth, as they may not respond for a few years. Pruning early causes the shrub to become thicker at the bottom rather than being thin or...

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers.

It is hard to find a plant that will not only thrive there, but look good doing it. Perfect evergreen for dry shade! Some areas are tough on plants. We have the perfect plant for you! Fragrant Sweetbox (Sarcococca ruscifolia) will happily live in these...

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. This is not to be rushed.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. 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. In most cases, the plant should have no problem recovering from such a major pruning, and the pruned plant should quickly begin to grow with vigor.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Proper fertilization of your Shasta Viburnum will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable...

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune spirea. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the Little Princess Spirea.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Boxwoods have a tendency to become very dense, especially if it has been sheared over a long period of time.

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce flowers.

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. 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. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens.

When pruning established Rhododendron 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. We highly recommend that you mulch your Rhododendron Bessie Howells with either...

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Another reason for pruning hydrangeas such as Endless Summer Hydrangea is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing viburnums with adequate nutrition. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will...

This sweet little evergreen shrub is much smaller than other sweetbox shrubs, only growing 18” tall, but it is a quick spreader to 3' across. Low Growing Evergreen for the Shade! In late winter, you will smell Fragrant Valley Sweetbox long before you...

It also brings a heady dose of romance to woodland garden settings. Unlike other pieris, which can grow 3-4 feet tall and wide, this little gem only gets 2 feet tall in 10 years and maintains its sweet rounded shape without any pruning necessary.

Excellent for use as a container specimen. Sunshine Ligustrum is heat and drought tolerant so it is the perfect plant to use as a specimen or privacy hedge in any size garden. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens...

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize nandinas such as Harbour Dwarf Nandina although truth be told I feel its the best. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as...

If you do not have acid soil, soil tests may be necessary followed by ph adjustments. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected.

Leaves are long narrow deep evergreen. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain Kalmia latifolia Red Bandit when pruning that particular plant.