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Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Plants such as Wintergreen Boxwood grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer.

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. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale...

If renewal pruning is to be tried, it should be done in late winter or early spring, over a period of several years. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. 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.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding...

This is not to be rushed. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.

It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Don't fertilize Lilac Madame Lemoine after August.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plants. When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to...

Foliage is dark green with a slight twist and turns beautiful shades of burgundy, red and orange in autumn. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain Azaleas when pruning that particular plant.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. It would not be a bad idea to have a soil sample checked with your local Extension Service before applying fertilizer.

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

To thin, prune selected branches throughout the shrub to the main trunk, to a lateral branch or to a lateral bud. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

The most important reason for pruning Rhododendron Bessie Howells is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a plethora of blooms. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before...

There are two schools of thought for pruning to enhance the berries. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Any type of will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide...

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 you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Weigelia Midnight Wine.

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young roots to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing...

This is not to be rushed. If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Ilex Glabra Densa, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution.

Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the nitrogen in the soil which Yucca favor. When fertilizing Yuccas in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly...

In addition to providing attractive green foliage during the growing season, this beloved, low-maintenance shrub produces red berries in late summer that attract birds through the winter months.

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.

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. If you are a beginner at growing plants Hearts A Bustin Euonymus americanus is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very...

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain Pieris when pruning that particular plant. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Don't fertilize Lilac beauty of Moscow after August.

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. With it's very strong hyancinth-like scent, Fragrant Valley Sweetbox is a perfect harbinger of spring.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Mahonia Winter Sun a good deep watering. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

Deep, golden yellow fall leaf color can be outstanding. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize Witch Hazel such as Ozark Witch Hazel although truth be told I feel its the best.