Drought Tolerant Evergreen Shrubs

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release of the water into the root-zone of the plant.

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. Distylium Blue Cascade is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know...

Pruning Season: Late Summer, promotes increased branching and more flowers however rarely needs pruning. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer...

Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly after the application. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Dwarf...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Gold Lace Juniper a good deep watering. Do not apply more fertilizer than is recommended on the label.

We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot.

Pruning large Pieris like and older Pieris Valley Rose may be minor or major. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant.When pruning large Pieris, pruning can be a general...

It prefers a rich moist to well-drained soil, but will tolerate sandy locations and clay if the drainage is adequate. No matter what fertilizer you choose, “Always Read the Label”.

Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly after the application. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Sargent...

Generally, an application sometime during the first part of March, followed by a second application during the first part of May, and a final third application during the first part of July should be sufficient for you juniper fertilization needs.

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. 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.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the Blue Pacific Juniper. Blue Pacific Juniper is a low spreading groundcover, mass plant as a groundcover or use as a single specimen.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release of the water into the root-zone of the plant.

Fall is the time for Privet to begin preparing for dormancy. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your soil.

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. Red-Tipped Photinia is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that...

Great winter interest due to evergreen habit. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. 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. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Color Guard Yucca. Showy spikes of fragrant white blooms in summer.

When selecting a fertilizer for your Ilex Glabra Shamrock, if soil Ph is not an issue a simple balanced fertilizer can be used such as Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully.

When selecting a fertilizer for yourIlex Glabra Nordic, if soil Ph is not an issue a simple balanced fertilizer can be used such as Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully.

Fall is the time for hydrangeas to begin preparing for dormancy. 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...

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Butterfly Bushes as this does more harm than good. Many times, Buddleias that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs.

It is endemic to Australia, occurring in every mainland state except South Australia. * Mirbelia is a plant genus belonging to the Fabaceae family.

* Very young leaf buds are cooked as a vegetable. The young shoots or suckers from the bottom of the plant are also used. * A strong fibre obtained from the leaves is used for cordage and brushes.

It is endemic to Australia, occurring in every mainland state except South Australia. * Mirbelia is a plant genus belonging to the Fabaceae family.

* The stems of most members ofthis genus contain the alkaloid ephedrine and are valuable in the treatment of asthma and many other complaints of therespiratory system. This shrub is made up of many erect bright green twigs.

* The stems of most members ofthis genus contain the alkaloid ephedrine and are valuable in the treatment of asthma and many other complaints of therespiratory system. This shrub is made up of many erect bright green twigs.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Physocarpus or any plant for that matter. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.