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Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil,...

Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible to disease than plants with adequate levels of Potassium.

Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible to disease than plants with adequate levels of Potassium.

You can grow it in partial shade, but it reaches its full potential in bright sun. Color Guard has a clumping form with an upright, rounded nature. You can't go wrong with a Color Guard Yucca in your yard this year! * Evergreen * Allergy free * Drought,...

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.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Golden Pacific Juniper plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of...

We have the perfect plant for you! Fragrant Sweetbox (Sarcococca ruscifolia) will happily live in these tough conditions. One of the most difficult has always been dry shade. It is easy to grow and easy to maintain.

Boxwoods have a tendency to become very dense, especially if it has been sheared over a long period of time. Thinning allows the leaves to grow along the entire branch, not just the tips, resulting in a fuller look.

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain plants when pruning that particular plant.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. To thin, prune selected branches throughout the shrub to the main trunk, to a lateral branch or to a lateral bud.

Bangle Genista is a ground hugger growing slowly to 2' tall and 3' wide. When mature, it forms a lush, rounded bush that keeps its olive-green foliage abundantly until frost. This is a new, more floriferous, and longer blooming selection of Genista.

Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, Viburnums do amazingly well with a more relaxed approach. Pruning large Viburnums that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead...

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain plants when pruning that particular plant.

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Gold Mop Cypress, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Lo and Behold Pink Micro Chip Buddleia, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer such as by espoma once...

The most important reason for Lilac Agincourt Beauty is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a plethora of blooms. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample...

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. Dark Purple is bigger than the original Bloomerang Purple lilac, and has larger, more rounded inflorescenses.

If your Viburnum Winterthur 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.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot.

Place a few in containers to spruce up less-flashy plantings. It has an upright, mounded habit and is quite hardy. With so much to gain, and so little space needed, why not try a Purple Pearls Beautyberry today! * Fast growing * Summer flowers * Fall...

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. During the second season following the severe pruning, the plant should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of the increased vigor in the plant.

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your spirea needs, it is important to determine what you need your spirea to do. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. It prefers a rich moist to well-drained soil, but will tolerate sandy locations and clay if the drainage is adequate.

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top...

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death of the Physocarpus.It is much, much better...

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the Coppertina Physocarpus.

Volunteer suckers may be cut or pruned back to keep the plant slightly more compact. 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.