Evergreen Shrub With White Flowers

Your Florida Sunshine Anise Shrub doesn't require pruning, but you can shape it if you like, or even guide it into a tree form if you prefer. It's even long-lived, so under ideal conditions you can expect it to be enjoying it for 50 years or more.

Its natural growth is quite lovely, but will accept pruning if you'd like to shape it a bit. It's a low-maintenance shrub, and can even be fast-growing under the right conditions. You can plant one of these and just sit back and enjoy the show! Mountain...

The remarkable 6' spikes of white tulip shaped flowers in late June last for more than an month. Otherwise, they are handsome architectural foliage plants for dry, sunny borders. Butterflies and hummingbirds love them.

It grows into a compact but broad shrub that fills in blank spaces nicely. It flowers on the previous season's growth, so prune to shape soon after it flowers and before it sets buds for next year.

It grows densely to 6' tall and 10' wide and makes a smashing background for your mixed border or foundation planting. It has as outstanding jasmine-like scent that needs to be near windows and walkways for enjoyment.

As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Pieris or any plant for that matter. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Pieris Katsura to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely...

In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Pieris Flaming Silver plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will...

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Although many well established Sarcococca hookeriana perform wonderfully in the garden without being fertilized, they will do even better with a...

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Somewhat heavy fertilization will help maintain its' foliage color, but don't overdo it. Screenings and hedges of gardenias would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape.

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure.

A very large shrub nandina in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). You'll want to water the bushes regularly after planting until they've been well established.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer.

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure.

Many times, camellias that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. If your camellias are younger plants, and you want them to concentrate their energies on growing for a few years, you may wish to choose a fertilizer...

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. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies...

As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice. It does not like to have wet feetand may develop root rot if the soil is wet most of the time.

Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure. This is not to be rushed. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success.

Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it involves science in understanding the physical growing habits of the plant to be pruned.

“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 rose.It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much.

Fall is the time for Azaleas to begin preparing for dormancy. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. We highly recommend that you mulch your Autumn Twist Encore Azalea with either a ground...

With its multi-seasonal landscape appeal, reliable performance and ease of production, Autumn Bonfire Encore Azalea is a great choice for borders, mass plantings or in attractive patio containers.

Gardeners should apply a 2- to 3-inch layer of compost onto the soil surrounding the azalea plant without pressing it against stems. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning azaleas or any plant for that matter.

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition...

Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible to disease than plants with adequate levels of Potassium.

If you need to add some acid to the soil we recommend When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to rake your mulch back to the drip line of each plant.