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Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. However, in some instances, this severe pruning could be even more drastic. 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...

Helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. 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 Buddleias,...

'Purple Pride' has colorful berries that last long into winter and are eaten by a variety of wildlife. The Beautyberry 'Purple Pride', Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai', is an outstanding Japanese selection with lilac-violet berries.

Once established it is drought tolerant. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Many times, Golden Pacific Juniper that have not been pruned in a few years will develop...

If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution.

Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in. Despite their fast growth patterns, Junipers are considered to be light feeders. Organic fertilizers such as Dehydrated Cow Manure or Milorganite may provide...

Pruning large Rosy Glow Barberry may be minor or major. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Rose Glow Barberry. At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will...

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. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Physocarpus or any plant for that matter. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Physocarpus, this misunderstanding and negligence...

If a Double Play Artisan Spirea is being trained as an hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown as a specimen form. For example, a 4-8-8 fertilizer with minor elements included would be a good choice for a well established...

Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. Screenings and hedges of viburnums would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. If a viburnum is being trained as a hedge, it would need to be pruned differently...

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Anna's Magic Ball Arborvitae, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice.

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. The inside of the boxwood then turns brown where leaves have died due to a lack of light. If renewal pruning is to be tried, it should be done in late winter or early spring,...

If you prefer a more open and natural form, simply remove up to one third of the branches down to the ground each year or two. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the early spring...

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.

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 Bridal Wreath Spirea a good deep watering.

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.

Winter Red Winterberry Holly brightens the winter landscape. In addition to providing attractive green foliage during the growing season, this beloved, low-maintenance shrub produces red berries in late summer that attract birds through the winter months.

If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Sargent Green Juniper, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution. Great for hillside plantings and erosion control.

Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, Purple Leaf Sand Cherry do amazingly well with a more relaxed approach. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after.

It prefers a rich moist to well-drained soil, but will tolerate sandy locations and clay if the drainage is adequate. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Gold Lace Juniper needs, it is important to determine what you need your juniper to...

Don't fertilize Rugosa Rose after August. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden.

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young roots to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing...

Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. We highly recommend that you mulch your Sarcococca hookeriana with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die back” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce many more foliage.