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It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. 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,...

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. The bright green stems and branching habit of the Nandina domestica earned it the name Heavenly Bamboo, but to be clear it does not belong in the same plant family.

It can also be used in containers or in the mixed border. 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 on top of the mulch.

“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 plant. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Plant Firepower Nandina as a single specimen in smaller gardens and courtyards, where its color will provide a focal point or accent.

To ensure that aluminum is present, aluminum sulfate may be added to the soil around the hydrangeas. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Take up aluminum from the soil.

During the second season following the severe pruning, the hydrangea should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of the increased vigor in the plant.

Starting in late spring, Endless Summer Blushing Bride Hydrangea graces the garden with big round balls of soft blooms, providing an elegant touch of color in the garden all the way into fall.

The most important reason for pruning Lemon Candy Physocarpus is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a plethora of blooms. For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around ninebarks...

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize shrubs such as Blush Pink Nandinaalthough truth be told I feel its the best.

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 on top of the mulch.

This is not to be rushed. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. 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...

Proper fertilization of your Viburnum mariesii will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. On average, viburnum shrubs need relatively little pruning.

Another reason for pruning Weigelia Spilled Wine is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. Weigelia Spilled Wine shares the fabulous deep purple foliage and bright pink flowers of the classic Wine & Roses weigela but in a smaller size.

The nectar rich blooms are also loved by butterflies and other pollinators. 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...

Large spireas 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.

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. Its dense, evergreen growth makes it perfect for shearing into a small, formal hedge.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune spirea. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water...

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Flowers develop into grape-like clusters of wax-coated black berries by late summer and autumn.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. This is not to be rushed. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall...

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain barberries when pruning that particular plant. This barberry is excellent for mass plantings and stands out as an accent plant.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in.

Pruning large Viburnums that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part...

The older and diseased branches can be pruned to the ground. Pruning early causes the shrub to become thicker at the bottom rather than being thin or open at the base. The inside of the boxwood then turns brown where leaves have died due to a lack of...

This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing lilacs with adequate nutrition.

Another reason for pruning hydrangeas such as Blue Billow Hydrangea is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure.