Dwarf Evergreen Shrubs

Great non-invasive substitute for English Ivy. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Rubus Calycinoides Emerald Carpet needs, it is important to determine what you...

Little pruning is needed other than the occasional removal of dead or broken runners. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to...

Nature Hills sells top grade Tuscan Blue that you can grow in your warm summer garden or on your kitchen windowsill. Dry the leaves for the winter. The hands down favorite rosemary of top chefs worldwide is Tuscan Blue (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Tuscan...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost, give the Microbiota Decussata a good deep watering. 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. Azaleas thrive in soil with a pH from 4.5 to 6.0. Soil should drain well, because waterlogged conditions encourage disease development and...

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition...

We like to tell folks that when watering Cryptomeria globosa nana or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very...

If your Dwarf Mugo Pine are younger plants, and you want them to concentrate their energies on growing for a few years, you may wish to choose a fertilizer that has a higher first number such as 12-4-8 or 10-10-10.

Adds an interesting Asian look to any garden. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Severe pruning of Fernspray Hinoki Cypress is generally thought to involve the removal of one third to...

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. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil...

As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer.

The fronds are large and fan-like and, although this palm looks similar to the, unlike that plant its trunk rarely emerges from the ground.Dwarf palm produces a type of fruit called a drupe, which feeds robins, mockingbirds, woodpeckers, and other wildlife.

Pruning large Euonymus like and older Silver King Euonymus may be minor or major. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Soft Touch Holly benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the acid level of the soil such as by Espoma. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find...

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the Spruce. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. The most important reason for pruning Golden Euonymus is to improve the overall health of the plant which...

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. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem...

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Skimmia japonica or any plant for that matter.

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Rhododendron, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

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 deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. When fertilizing Euonymus Manhattan grown in containers, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such...

In recent years, a misconception has emerged that older camellias do not need to be fertilized. 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.

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Horstmans Silberlocke Korean Fir or any plant for that matter.

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the arborvitae. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing...

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. Pruning large camellias that are well established will enable the plant to have continued...

Another reason for pruning camellias is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. Many gardeners apply a pruning sealant or paint to all cut surfaces after pruning, but that practice is generally not necessary.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. 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.