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A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer.

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. 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.

Plants such as Microbiota Decussata grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer. Microbiota Decussata was discovered in 1923, but because of political secrecy in the Soviet Union, there was no knowledge of this plant...

Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the buddleia. When pruning established Butterfly Bushes 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...

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize Leucothoe Scarletta although truth be told I feel its the best. 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...

Screenings and hedges of mahonia would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

Or shear as needed to maintain size, or every 4-6 weeks to produce new colorful growth. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

Maintenance of Aronia Autumn Magic is minimal once established as is the case with most of the native shrubs. Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the acid level in the soil which...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Deutzia Nikko plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Named in honor of Dutch plant hunting patron, Johann van der Deutz, deutzia was discovered, became popular and then...

Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it involves science in understanding the physical growing habits of the plant to be pruned.

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Lilac Sensation.

Don't fertilize Lynwood Gold Forsythia after August. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. Screenings and hedges of Forsythia would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape.

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.

A male pollenizer, such as Jim Dandy Holly is required for berry set. A profusion of bright red berries brighten the winter landscape and provide food for birds. Extremely hardy.

Adaptable and easy to grow, this is a great plant for landscaping. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Perfect for use as an evergreen privacy screen. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will...

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical...

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Blue Tamarix Juniper plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

Our ideal fertilizer schedule for you to use is as follows. The reason for this is simple 1. Pucker Up Red Twig Dogwood has red stems in winter, clean, disease resistant foliage, compact habit.

Pruning large Buddleias that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. When fertilizing Buddleias in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn...

The most important reason for pruning Ligustrum Recurvifolium is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning...

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die back” and will also allow...

Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements that are just as important in consideration of plant nutrition.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. We highly recommend that you mulch your Thuja Whipcord with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending...