Evergreen Shrubs Deer Resistant Shrubs For Sale In Missouri

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Dwarf Mugo Pine plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Dwarf Mugo Pine a good...

We highly recommend that you mulch your Thuja Whipcord with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the Blue Pacific Juniper. 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...

* Plant for winter color! * Zones 5-9 * Fast-Growing 'Purple Pride' has colorful berries that last long into winter and are eaten by a variety of wildlife. It does best if planted in a protected location (from winter wind and sun), preferably in an east...

Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly after the application. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow...

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. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. It is a naturally occurring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new...

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good,...

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Uses: Extremely attractive when used as in the mixed border, foundations, or privacy screen. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil...

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize Junipers such as Sargent Green Juniper although truth be told I feel its the best. When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to rake your mulch back to the...

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. We highly recommend that you mulch your Leucothoe Scarletta with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

Many times, trees that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Full sun brings out the best flowering. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

There are two schools of thought for pruning to enhance the berries. Aronia Autumn Magic tend to use more nitrogen than some other plant families. Most growers and researchers agree that only light pruning is necessary for plenty of berries, so the choice...

These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how you should prune the plant. Sweet box grows best in light to deep shade in locations protected from hot afternoon sun.

Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly after the application. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow...

If a liquid fertilizer is used for Purple Leaf Sand Cherry, it should be applied every month for both plants in pots and in the ground. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the plants.

Always consult your Extension Service and your local nursery experts as to specific recommendations of fertilizers for your area. Another reason for pruning Blue Tamarix Juniper is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

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. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

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.

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. This is not to be rushed. However, in some instances, this severe pruning could be even more drastic. In most cases, the plant should have no problem recovering from such a major pruning,...

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. It may take several years for them to recover if they survive at all. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking...

If chemical fertilizers are used on your Lo and Behold Purple Haze Buddleia, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer such as by espoma once a year is probably the simplest solution.

Severe pruning should be done just after the plant has finished blooming. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

The most important reason for Lilac beauty of Moscow is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a plethora of blooms. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance,...

When pruning established camellias where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns of the plant to be pruned. Many gardeners apply a pruning sealant or paint to all cut surfaces after pruning,...

Adding further appeal to this variety are the small white flowers that appear in spring, followed by fleshy, orange-colored berries appearing in summer and late-fall. The most important reason for pruning Rubus Calycinoides Emerald Carpet is to improve...

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected.