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If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.

In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right. Photinia tend to flush out new growth in the spring and that growth can be pruned off to maintain height.

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

For a totally organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around azaleas such as Gumpo Pink Azalea. 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.

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system.

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to camellias, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Camellia Kramers Supreme to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil,...

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system.

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. When fertilizing Azaleas in containers, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer).

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.

Proper fertilization of your camellias, like Camellia Winters Star will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms.

Dwarf English Boxwood is slow-growing and will reach up to two feet in height if left untrimmed, so you can tuck them in a tight spot with little fear of them becoming crowded. Branches would be cut on one side of the plant the first year, followed by...

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. 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.

In the fall it turns a soft lavender-purple. Excellent for dry rocky bare spots, banks and terraces. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in any well-drained soil, very drought resistant! Plant 3' apart in staggered rows.

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.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease entering a cut during pruning. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Templehof Hinoki Cypress with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Severe pruning of Templehof Hinoki Cypress is generally thought to involve the removal...

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. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage.

If you prune azaleas after the beginning of July, you may not get any flowers on the bush next year. See “Using coffee grounds with your Azaleas” further down this page. He is active in numerous organizations, including the , the International Plant...

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. Thin out as much as 20 percent of the total Hicks Yew foliage, cutting the branches back to...

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the...

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Weeping Blue Spruce a good deep watering. As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Obsession Nandina a good deep watering. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

These leftover branches could eventually provide host for disease to enter your camellias. Another reason for pruning camellias is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right. Pair with a variety of summer-blooming annuals & perennials for additional color in the landscape. When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to...

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. When selecting a fertilizer for your Soft Touch Holly, if soil Ph is not an issue a simple balanced fertilizer can be used such as Either chemical fertilizers...

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice.