Drought Tolerant Shrubs Deer Resistant Shrubs For Sale In Detroit

We highly recommend that you mulch your Caryopteris Beyond Midnight with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Apply an early spring fertilizer with a product such as at the recommended rate this...

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right.

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.

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Another reason for pruning buddleias such as Buddleia Pugster Blue is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain plants when pruning that particular plant. Screenings and hedges of spirea would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the...

For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around Butterfly Bushes such as Petite Tutti Frutti Buddleia. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent...

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Always consult your Extension Service and your local nursery experts as to specific recommendations of fertilizers for...

To thin, prune selected branches throughout the shrub to the main trunk, to a lateral branch or to a lateral bud. During the reign of Emperor Augustus, villas were planted with boxwood hedging and topiary, and during the reign of Henry VII, it has been...

In most cases, the plant should have no problem recovering from such a major pruning, and the pruned plant should quickly begin to grow with vigor. Generally, an application sometime during the first part of March, followed by a second application during...

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose.

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.

Stop looking at that eyesore spot in your garden. We have the perfect plant for you! Fragrant Sweetbox (Sarcococca ruscifolia) will happily live in these tough conditions. Not only will it live there, but it will give you weeks of small but intensely...

These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how you should prune the plant. When pruning established spireas where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns...

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.

Bangle Woadwaxen needs full sun and well-drained (even sandy) soil. Standing water will kill this otherwise easy-care plant. It fills up right to the ground, so there is no need for anything to hide its feet – it looks great in the front of the border.

A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). Hydrangeas such as Blue Billow Hydrangea grow best if they are fertilized once or twice in the summer.

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.

Butterfly Bushes such as Lo and Behold Purple Haze Buddleia grow best if they are fertilized once or twice in the summer. If your Lo and Behold Purple Haze Buddleia plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer...

Proper fertilization of your Lynwood Gold Forsythia will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. Lynwood Gold Forsythia gives a vibrant pop of color to the landscape with its vibrant...

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. You'll want to water the bushes regularly after planting until they've been well established.

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 important reason for pruning Calycanthus Aphrodite is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots 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.

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Always consult your Extension Service and your local nursery experts as to specific recommendations of fertilizers for...