Elder Shrub

They say that Narcissus looked into this water, and not understanding that he saw his own reflection, unconsciously fell in love with himself, and died of love at the spring. Narcissus is known to be toxic if consumed, particularly the bulbs.

A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). During the second season following the severe pruning, the viburnum should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have...

He selected the choicest plants from around the world to enhance the natural setting, arranging them in lyrical color combinations and carefully orchestrating a succession of bloom from late January to November.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Nandina domestica plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. The bright green stems and branching habit of the Nandina domestica earned it the name Heavenly Bamboo, but to...

Nandina Gulfstream is an outstanding evergreen shrub that displays attractive foliage in all seasons! A compact evergreen with green leaves that are blushed with red. Another reason for pruning nandinas such as Gulfstream Nandina is to re-define the plant's...

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Firepower Nandina plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Plant Firepower Nandina as a single specimen in smaller gardens and courtyards, where its color will provide a...

The choice of fertilzer will also affect the color change. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Superphosphates and bone meal should be avoided when trying to produce blue.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. Another reason for pruning hydrangeas such as Onyx Zebra Hydrangea is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

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. Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of hydrangeas in their gardens when they purchase a previously...

Excellent results have been reported after using composted manure. 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.

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

We like to tell folks that when watering Nandina Blush Pink or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant. It does not like to have wet feetand may develop root rot if the soil is wet most of the time.

If chemical fertilizers are used on your Nandina Lemon Lime, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution. “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a...

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Nandina Flirt or any plant in my opinion. Nandina domestica favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization that is why we recommend an Organic fertilizer which tends...

It is difficult for any other shrub to match the brilliant floral display in the spring. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

If you are a beginner at growing plants Weigelia Spilled Wine is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground will take about 1/8 – 1/4 cup of fertilizer.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. This is not to be rushed. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain...

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. In some instances where the required pruning would be drastic, the pruning may be done towards the end of summer even if the plant...

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. This shape will allow adequate light to reach the lower part of the shrub so the foliage will remain full all the way to the ground.

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. Severe pruning should be done just after the plant has finished blooming.

Although many well established spireas perform wonderfully in the garden without being fertilized, they will do even better with a regular fertilization program. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier.

“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 to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much.

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. Growth will be dense to the ground.

A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). During the second season following the severe pruning, the viburnum should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have...

When fertilizing Viburnum Cardinal Candy in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer). If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in...

Golden Dream Boxwood benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the acid level of the soil such as by Espoma. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.