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

This procedure, called deadheading, encourages the plant to produce new flowers, keeping your plant looking attractive throughout the season. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in.

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. 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 plant.

Fall is the time for Privet to begin preparing for dormancy. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the...

Rhus Tiger Eyes or Sumac changes from chartreuse to a true gold then orange and then crimson, going through a warmly colored rainbow as the temperatures get cooler. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after...

At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. In severe and sudden cold snaps it can defoliate, but it will leaf out in spring.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Physocarpus or any plant for that matter. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your perfect...

Always consult your Extension Service and your local nursery experts as to specific recommendations of fertilizers for your area. Although many well established Golden Pacific Juniper perform wonderfully in the garden without being fertilized, they will...

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

Considered the classic evergreen shrub. This method of pruning allows the center of the boxwood to receive light and air, improving the health of the shrub. This not only can cause fungal diseases, but also causes the leaves to grow just on the edges...

Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the Pieris Mountain Fire. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Japonica, introduced in 1784 as Andromeda japonica.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore,...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

Your Purple Pearls Beautyberry is a deciduous shrub that will grow up to 5 feet tall with an equal spread. With so much to gain, and so little space needed, why not try a Purple Pearls Beautyberry today! * Fast growing * Summer flowers * Fall color and...

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. 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.

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

* The young pliable twigs are woven into baskets. Despite the common name Desert-willow , given because of its willow -like leaves, it is actually a member of the bignonia family, Bignoniaceae .

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the early spring and early summer. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken...

Although not a true buckeye, it is so called because of the similar large capsules and seeds. * From a distance the plants in full flower resemble redbuds or peaches. Clusters of bright-pink, fragrant flowers appear before or with the leaves from the...

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. If a liquid fertilizer is used for Pieris Valley Rose, it should be applied...

* A highly perfumed balsamic gum is obtained from the branches and stems. It is the "official" source of styrax , an herbal medicine known from ancient times. A small very light green, stalked axillary bud is associated with each leaf.

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Witch Hazel a good deep watering.

It maintains its green coloration throughout the four seasons. Thinning can be done any time of the year except about six weeks before the first frost. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not...

Pruning large Rhododendron that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier.

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. When pruning large viburnums, pruning can be a general shaping or shearing of the plants or it can be a severe pruning that significantly reduces the size of the plant.

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. 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.