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We like to tell folks that when watering Azaleas or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the plants.

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress grows well in both sunlight and shade.Growing slowly to only 2-3 feet tall. Given its Asian origins, this slow growing plant is a great staple for oriental gardens, rock gardens or serving as a good foundation plant.

Gold Dust Aucuba is one of the easiest to grow plants requiring the lowest maintenance. Hot afternoon sun will scorch the leaves causing them to turn black in color. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore,...

A Pro tip that we can offer is to use a short length of old garden hose and run the tie wire through the hose. Since Christmas Jewel Hollies have a shallow root system, weeds and grass growing around the tree will cause the tree to grow much slower until...

Another reason for pruning Photinias such as Red-Tipped Photinia is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations...

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.

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Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk).

The main reason for pruning distyliums such as Distylium Blue Cascade is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

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

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

Coffee grounds provide a natural means of maintaining the low pH levels azaleas prefer, particularly if alkalinity is a concern. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it.

As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Sunshine Ligustrum.

Anna's Magic Ball arborvitae is a cute little sphere of cheerful yellow foliage. It's petite size and well-behaved manner makes it an especially nice choice for smaller yards and gardens.

Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the acid level in the soil which pieris favor. If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in the...

Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to camellias, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from...

Once established it is drought tolerant. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. The most important reason for pruning Templehof Hinoki Cypress is to improve the overall health of the plant.

Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your Hicks Yew fertilizer.

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot.

Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release of the water into the root-zone of the plant. “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of...

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. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer.

At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease entering a cut during pruning.

Thinning can be done any time of the year except about six weeks before the first frost. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants.

Although many well established Golden Pacific Juniper perform wonderfully in the garden without being fertilized, they will do even better with a regular fertilization program. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching...

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life.