Evergreen Shrubs Shrubs For Sale In Maryland

The Firethorn is wonderful for Christmas decorations. Attractive, long trusses of pure white flowers in May are only a prelude to the big show. It is very tolerant of dry soil and loves sun but can be planted in partial sun, and ideal for foundation plantings...

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Hollies, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

It is especially lovely against red brick. Think of Baby Jadetm boxwood as Baby Gem's more petite, compact and good-looking cousin…because that's exactly what it is! Super-fine evergreen foliage holds its hue throughout the year and makes for perfectly...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Color Guard Yucca a good deep watering. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July.

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your mahonia needs, it is important to determine what you need your spirea to do.

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your camellia needs, it is important to determine what you need your camellias to do. Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of camellias in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence.

Another reason for pruning Euonymus such as Golden Euonymus is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

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. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning...

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. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Cryptomeria globosa nana a good deep watering. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Dwarf Alberta Spruce a good deep watering. Dwarf Alberta Spruce is shrub that should be pruned in the late spring to maintain the shape and height of the plant.

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing Pieris with adequate nutrition.

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. Screenings and hedges of gardenias would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Ilex Glabra Densa a good deep watering. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that...

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die back” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce many more foliage.

Check trees every three months and loosen as needed. Shrub borders tend to be a uniform in height but by adding clusters of larger evergreen trees you bring variations in height as well as a sense of permanence to the garden Castle Spire Holly trees grow...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Provides unmatched winter interest due to its flowering in the early winter.

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. 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.

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing laurels with adequate nutrition. Its evergreen foliage creates a flow of green in the garden all year long.

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. 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,...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Green Luster Holly a good deep watering. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that...

This is not to be rushed. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize Junipers such as...

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing Rhododendron or elements needed, but not the minor elements.

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. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Firepower Nandina plants that you dig a hole...

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. Severe pruning of Dwarf Mugo Pine is generally thought to involve the removal of one third to one half of the existing plant.

See “Using coffee grounds with your Azaleas” further down this page. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem...

These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.