Evergreen Shrubs Shrubs For Sale In Idaho

The most important reason for pruning Azaleas is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth. Because applying coffee grounds to the soil beneath azaleas is not yet a specific science and because...

Upright junipers such as Blue Point Juniper Spiral Topiary grow best if they are fertilized lightly in the spring once frost has passed with a well-balanced, extended-release, fertilizer such as espoma to provide the extra acid that junipers crave.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended...

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. Autumn Royalty Encore Azalea is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that...

One male plant will pollinate up to five female plants. Plant in sun or partial shade. Planting instructions with order. Delightful evergreen plants with lush, glossy deep green leaves, and brilliant red berries that attract birds now with a sturdy hardiness...

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. 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.

Be sure that these fertilizers have minor elements as well. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Bright Edge Yucca a good deep watering. If you are a beginner at growing plants Bright Edge Yucca is easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very...

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible...

Dating back to 4,000 BC, Egyptians used clipped box hedges in their gardens. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. To maintain desired size and shape, this time prune after boxwood's have completed...

For example, certain camellia varieties such as ‘Seafoam' are extremely vigorous growers, and should not be pruned to maintain the plant as small shrub. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.

Proper fertilization of your Autumn Princess Encore Azalea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon...

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Nandinas, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost, give the Microbiota Decussata a good deep watering.

Japonica, introduced in 1784 as Andromeda japonica. The plant was first collected and described by noted physician Carl Thunberg while working for the Dutch East India Company in Japan.

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. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there...

A very large established Laurels in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups of plant-tone spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize shrubs such as Skimmia japonica although...

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Junipers.

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. 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...

Use springs in olive oil. Use the firm stems as barbecue skewers. You'll always have a fresh supply of the most flavorful rosemary you can buy available at your fingertips! Tuscan Blue is super easy to care for and very hardy.

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. Encore Azalea Autumn Sunburst is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Autumn Twist Encore Azalea 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.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Color Guard Yucca a good deep watering. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants.

Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than desirable, if the fertilizer is applied on top of the mulch.