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An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant. Uses: Tolerates slightly moist soil and partial shade or full sun.

The most important reason for pruning Cryptomeria globosa nana is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in...

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. The first planting in the United States occurred about 1653 at Sylvester Manor on Shelter Island, the NW part of Long Island in New York, using boxwood brought...

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after.

Stop looking at that eyesore spot in your garden. We have the perfect plant for you! Fragrant Sweetbox (Sarcococca ruscifolia) will happily live in these tough conditions. It is a great plant to naturally espalier against a wall.

More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in Early April or May. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. We highly recommend that you mulch your Crimson Pygmy Barberry with either a ground hardwood mulch or a...

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.

For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around Butterfly Bushes such as Petite Tutti Frutti Buddleia. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing...

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

In the southeastern United States, three fertilizer applications per year are usually adequate to supply your spireas nutritional needs. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success.

This is not to be rushed. 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. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and...

Don't let those hard-to-fill areas of your garden or landscape go bare for another year. In the spring fragrant flowers in a pure satin white emerge that perfume the air with a hyacinth-like scent.

If you are a beginner at growing plants Calycanthus Aphrodite 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.

Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier.

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely...

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.

Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of Butterfly Bushes in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

Proper fertilization of your Weigelia Spilled Wine will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. Don't fertilize Weigelia Spilled Wine after August.

Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack.

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

We like to tell folks that when watering Nandina domestica or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant. The most important reason for pruning nandinas is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward...

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. You'll want to water the bushes regularly after planting until they've been well established.

This is not to be rushed. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the plant. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

The most important reason for pruning Compact Japanese Holly is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after...

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. If you are a beginner at growing plants Lo and Behold Blue Chip Buddleia 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...

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Prune limbs flush to the feeder branches without leaving “nubs”. Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed shade border, mass planting, or a specimen planting.