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However, “the Environmental Protection Agency suggests adding no more than 25 percent volume coffee grounds” to compost, notes Purdue University Extension Horticulturist B. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

Black Lace Elderberry is a stunning development in Elderberry breeding. Don't fertilize Black Lace Elderberry after August. This is not to be rushed. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Purple Pixie Loropetalum. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Purple Pixie Loropetalum, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil,...

Follow this up with another early summer application of , this will again provide the necessary nutrients to promote a flush of beautiful flowers. This procedure, called deadheading, encourages the plant to produce new flowers, keeping your plant looking...

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the Viburnum. During the second season following the severe pruning, the viburnum should resume normal bud setting, and the plant...

At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Blue Rug Juniper to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much...

Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. The most important reason for pruning Purple Leaf Sand Cherry is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a plethora...

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil,...

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer to suit your Lo and Behold Purple Haze Buddleia, it is important to determine what you need your Butterfly Bushes to do. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times...

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the Viburnum. During the second season following the severe pruning, the viburnum should resume normal bud setting, and the plant...

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions.

Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, Buddleias do amazingly well with a more relaxed approach.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Little Richard Abelia a good deep watering. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” Pruning a specific plant to look a specific...

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 Calycanthus Aphrodite will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable...

If your plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer that has a smaller first number, and a larger second and third number. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening...

Fragrant flowers. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the buddleia. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Buddleia Lo and Behold Blue Chip Jr .

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in the short-run from setting flower buds to growing vigorously, and it is very likely that the viburnum will have few if...

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. Particularly effective in sandy locations along coasts or dunes. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching...

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible to...

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

It also brings a heady dose of romance to woodland garden settings. Deep shade brings out more of the rich leaves than the bright flowers.) Try planting this in cottage garden borders.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Variegated Yellow Twig Dogwood plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success.

It only grows 2 to 3 feet tall but about 6 feet wide. Well, this is a plant for you West Coasters. Add to that list the fact that it's hard to garden with sand and salt water as your constant garden companions.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. It is a naturally occurring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover...

Alternate to sub-opposite, thick and leathery, privet-like, elliptic to oblong leaves (to 3″ long) emerge light green often with a tinge of red, mature to dark green by summer and finally turn attractive shades of yellow-orange-red in fall.

Basically the “good” fungus in Bio-tone colonizes on the growing roots of your newly planted plant and does not allow disease causing fungus to attack the new roots. Clusters can be used at the ends of shrub borders or even in the middle to bring...