Evergreen Shrubs

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 plants.

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. When pruning established Euonymus Moonshadow where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth...

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We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. 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.

It is a naturally occurring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease...

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Dwarf Hinoki Cypress needs, it is important to determine what you need your juniper to do.

Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your fertilizer. Cryptomeria globosa nana is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very...

In some instances where the required pruning would be drastic, the pruning may be done towards the end of summer even if the plant has not finished blooming. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions.

However, in some instances, this severe pruning could be even more drastic. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plants. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth.

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. His plantation, Besides his professions, Alexander Garden was a naturalist.

It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. 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.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Silver King Euonymus with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Euonymus, this misunderstanding and negligence...

We highly recommend that you mulch your Sky Pencil Holly with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to hollies, this misunderstanding and negligence...

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Spruce, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely...

Many times, Euonymus that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Euonymus, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it.

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. We like to tell folks that when watering Gold Dust Aucuba or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Euonymus Manhattan a good deep watering. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Euonymus Manhattan to spread through the loose, nutrient...

Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of camellias in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence. Pruning large camellias may be minor or major. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant...

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. A very large established shrubs in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups of spread around the drip line of the branches (not...

In most instances, camellias out-live the gardeners that planted them, and even though they are considered to be slow growing plants, they can become too large for specific areas of the garden.

In order for camellias to give their maximum performance, certain fertilization requirements must be met. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

If you do not have acid soil, soil tests may be necessary followed by ph adjustments. They'll greet your holiday guests with their warm colors that stand out against the barren winter landscape.