Large Buddleias that have been severely pruned have the advantage of a large root system that has excessive capacity, and its roots are capable of supplying all of its energies to a smaller number of branches and foliage.
Low Growing Evergreen for the Shade! In late winter, you will smell Fragrant Valley Sweetbox long before you see it. It is densely covered in well-branched, deep green narrow-leaved foliage that gives it finer texture than other sweetbox and a lushly...
However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize pieris. This is a genus of Ericaceous flowering plants from Asia and North America, classified in 1834 by David Don, 1799-1841.
At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.
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. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.
Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.
We highly recommend that you mulch your Blue Pacific Juniper with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed,...
Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a hedge. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer.
It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain plants when pruning that particular plant. If a Magic Carpet Spirea is being trained as an hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown as...
Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. Pruning large Lilac Bloomerang Dark Purple may be minor or major.
The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. 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...
Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Proper fertilization of your Blue Billow Hydrangea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms.
A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Fossilized remains of Boxwood plants date back to over 22 million years ago.
Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.
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. We use this low maintenance, heat and drought tolerant shrub in every landscape design we draw.
Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. If your Calycanthus Aphrodite 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.
Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers. Anna's Magic Ball Arborvitae benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the acid level...
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. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions.
Some gardeners like to lop off all stems at a uniform height each year in early spring leaving branch stubs in the spring that flush out into a ball of growth in the spring. Aronia Autumn Magic grows more compact than the norm, and is known for it's excellent...
Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing Weigelia Spilled Wine with adequate nutrition.
It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain plants when pruning that particular plant. If a Mahonia Winter Sun is being trained as an hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown as...
Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. 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...
Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your plants fertilizer. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result...
Black Lace Elderberry is a stunning development in Elderberry breeding. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Black Lace Elderberry, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year is probably the simplest solution.
We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost, because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young roots to spread through the loose,...
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.
Your Color Guard Yucca is one of the most decorative Yucca varieties you will ever find! Each long, pointed leaf reaches up-and-out from the mounded center in a dramatic pose of self-assurance.
