Evergreen Flowering Shrubs

More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the Pieris Katsura. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus.

As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum...

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer...

If your sarcoccoa 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.

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success.

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. Creamy flowers are followed by clusters of red berries.

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

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.

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. Firepower Nandina is much smaller than most nandinas and much brighter.Firepower Nandina is the perfect...

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Camellia Setsugekka to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing...

Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers nutrient rich, moist, humusy ones. When selecting a fertilizer for your Harbour Dwarf Nandina, if soil Ph is not an issue a simple balanced fertilizer can be used such as Either chemical fertilizers or organic...

As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum...

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.

It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. We like to tell folks that when watering Nandina Flirt or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Autumn Moonlight Encore Azalea to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you...

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 15-15-15 will work just as well if applied twice during the growing season in the spring and again in mid summer. When soil pH rises and become too alkaline, azaleas cannot absorb adequate iron and experience...

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. 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...

Coffee grounds provide a natural means of maintaining the low pH levels azaleas prefer, particularly if alkalinity is a concern. Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only.

Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included...

In the southeastern United States, three fertilizer applications per year are usually adequate to supply your camellias' nutritional needs. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the Camellia Shishi Gashira.

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Camellia Ack-Scent, it is important to determine what you need your camellias to do. Another reason for pruning camellias is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

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 likely that the camellia will have few if any bloom buds during the season following...

The Camellia Yuletide is a Sasanqua variety that offers brilliant and cheery red blooms all winter. In most cases, the plant should have no problem recovering from such a major pruning, and the pruned plant should quickly begin to grow with vigor.

In the southeastern United States, three fertilizer applications per year are usually adequate to supply your camellias' nutritional needs. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

Many times, camellias that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Generally, an application sometime during the first part of March, followed by a second application during the first part of May, and a final third...

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the plant. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after.

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. 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...