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However, in some instances, this severe pruning could be even more drastic. 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...

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.

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer to suit your Callicarpa Early Amethyst, it is important to determine what you need your Callicarpas to do. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted.

Your Purple Pearls Beautyberry is a deciduous shrub that will grow up to 5 feet tall with an equal spread. Even just one in your side yard is sure to draw the eye of every passer-by.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Shasta Viburnum to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

Although these plants may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune these plants to restore vigor or to create a different definition in the landscape for the new owner of the property.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. This is not to be rushed. If renewal pruning is to be tried, it should be done in late winter or early spring, over a period of several years.

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

Upright junipers such as Blue Point Juniper Spiral Topiary grow best if they are fertilized lightly in the spring once frost has passed with a well-balanced, extended-release, fertilizer such as espoma to provide the extra acid that junipers crave.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it.

The fruit can be used for jellies, jams, chutneys or simply eaten fresh. With optimal conditions, it can live up to 40 years. They again change as fall approaches, turning to an appealing purple/red for autumn.

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. Cavatine will grow in just about any lighting condition – full sun to...

We highly recommend that you mulch your Deutzia Nikko with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15...

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. In many instances, Gold Lace Juniper that have been neglected for a number of years will become infested with insects such as scale.

This is not to be rushed. Bluebeard Beyond Midnight does prefer drier soils so if there was ever a plant that we would recommend not adding topsoil or compost this is one. Bluebeard Beyond Midnight is an extremely easy to grow plant with few pests or...

Many times, spireas that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. If your spirea are younger plants, and you want them to concentrate their energies on growing for a few years, you may wish to choose a fertilizer that...

Plants such as Winter Gem Boxwood grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer. Winter Gem Boxwood is especially lovely against red brick. This is not to be rushed.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die back” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce many more foliage.

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. 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.

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. We highly recommend that you mulch your Bright Edge Yucca with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

Many times, Dwarf Hinoki Cypress that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Do not apply more fertilizer than is recommended on the label. Prune in spring after flowering to maintain attractive shape.

If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Sunshine Ligustrum, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good...

Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your spirea needs, it is important to determine what you need your spirea to do.

In some instances where the required pruning would be drastic, the pruning may be done towards the end of summer even if the plant has not finished blooming. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be...

We suggest using bio-tone fertilizer when planting. 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. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Wisteria Amethyst...

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 Itea Little Henry will have few if any bloom buds during the season...

Full sun brings out the best foliage color. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Crimson Pygmy Barberry. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Crimson Pygmy Barberry or any plant...