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Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

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 system to rot.

It handles urban conditions as well – compacted soils, road salt and smog don't seem to faze it. Fragrant Mountain loves the shade and has a neat, clean look that shines in the landscape.

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be...

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Fall is the time for arborvitaes to begin preparing for dormancy.

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. It has a broad upright habit and holds its foliage at the base of the plant.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune viburnums. 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.

For example, a 4-8-8 fertilizer with minor elements included would be a good choice for a well established spirea. Spirea are one of the easiest to grow and one of the most underused ornamentals available today.

Forsythia can be used to cover unattractive fencing or create a privacy screen when planted as a hedge. Don't fertilize Lynwood Gold Forsythia after August. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant...

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Makes a formal statement in the garden. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it involves...

Viburnums such as Viburnum Popcorn grow best if they are fertilized once or twice in the summer. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. If a liquid fertilizer is used for Petite Tutti Frutti Buddleia, it should be applied every...

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. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on...

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” 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...

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the plant. We highly recommend that you mulch your Little Princess Spirea with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress...

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing...

At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant.

If your plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer that has a smaller first number, and a larger second and third number. Plant Encore azaleas in locations that receive at least six hours of sunlight...

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron,...

Thinning can be done any time of the year except about six weeks before the first frost. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

In addition to providing attractive green foliage during the growing season, this beloved, low-maintenance shrub produces red berries in late summer that attract birds through the winter months.

Cavatine will grow in just about any lighting condition – full sun to full shade. (It flowers best in full to dappled sun, though. Don't miss out and order yours today! * Easy care * No pruning necessary * Sun or shade * Evergreen * True dwarf * Year-round...

It fills up right to the ground, so there is no need for anything to hide its feet – it looks great in the front of the border. Bangle Woadwaxen needs full sun and well-drained (even sandy) soil.

Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in. Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting.

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. In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any roses. It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much.