Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing plants with adequate nutrition. Think of it as a living mulch.
Prune limbs flush to the feeder branches without leaving nubs. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must...
Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death...
We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and...
In many instances, camellias that have been neglected for a number of years will become infested with insects such as scale. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth.
Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. Roots of azaleas and rhododendrons are very delicate and unable to penetrate heavy or rocky soils; excellent drainage is important.
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. Although these camellias may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely...
The best time when to trim azaleas is after the blossoms have faded but before the new blossom buds have started. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it.
A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. However, soil pH has a tendency to change because cultural conditions change daily.
If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right. Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the azaleas.
An excellent choice for colorful Hedges and Screens, Golden Euonymus is an evergreen shrub that displays its boldly variegated foliage on an upright habit of growth. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the...
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The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the plant. Fernspray Hinoki Cypress plants generally do well in acidic soils with ph readings from 5.5 to 6.8. If the ph of your...
Severely pruning such infested mahonia will not only re-invigorate the plant, but will also reduce insect problems and minimize corrective treatments necessary to eliminate such problems.
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 fertilizer. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer...
Plants such as Distylium Blue Cascade grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted.
Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Sky Pencil Holly to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.
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Many times, Dwarf Hinoki Cypress that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants.
Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. “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 Euonymus.It...
Scale is an insect that attacks Christmas Jewel Holly, they look like little crusty flakes covering the stems and branches. Starter fertilizer by Espoma. Since Christmas Jewel Hollies have a shallow root system, weeds and grass growing around the tree...
Planting instructions with order. Looks best if trimmed to a compact 4-6 feet. Plant in sun or partial shade. Evergreen, deer resistant, good for cutting. Christmas Hollies are delightful evergreen plants with lush, glossy deep green leaves, and brilliant...
Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Many gardeners apply a pruning sealant or paint to all cut surfaces after pruning, but that practice is generally not necessary.
Don't fertilize Ilex Glabra Densa after August in the North. 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.
Sky Pencil Holly is perfect for entryways, small gardens, tight spaces, accents, or as a narrow hedge due to its compact shape of only 1½' wide and 8' tall. Can be trimmed to shorter height if desired.
* The oil obtained from the seed is edible if it is refined. * Stored seed should be pre-soaked for 24 hours in warm water and the hard covering around the micropyle should be filed down to leave a thin covering.
It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.
If your spirea 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.
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. It would not be a bad idea to have a soil sample checked with your local Extension Service before applying fertilizer.
