Evergreen Shrubs Shrubs For Sale In North Carolina

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Dark green foliage stays neat year-round. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant.

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.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. This will help maintain the acidic condition that azaleas thrive in.

It can also be used in containers or in the mixed border. Gulfstream Nandina is a versatile shrub can be planted in almost all soils. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

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. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization,...

The older and diseased branches can be pruned to the ground. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Considered the classic evergreen shrub. Watering well and misting the wood frequently can help boxwood bud more quickly.

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches,...

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. Additional flushes of blooms develop in the summer and again in the fall. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see...

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. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization,...

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. This is not to be rushed. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success.

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens.

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and...

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden.

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches,...

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and...

As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing...

Plant on slopes or along retaining walls for erosion control. The foliage retains its rich color all year long. Ow evergreen shrub with silver-blue foliage on a widely spreading habit.

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the plant. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

Sky Pencil Holly is perfect for entryways, small gardens, tight spaces, accents, or as a narrow hedge due to its compact shape of only 1½' wide and 8' tall. No Trimming Required! Sky Pencil Holly has lustrous green leaves all year round! Introduced in...

These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how you should prune the plant. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

Mahonia such as Soft Caress Mahonia generally do well in acidic soils with ph readings from 5.5 to 6.8. If the ph of your soil is not correct, it may affect the ability of your mahonia to absorb the fertilizer that is applied.

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. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Soft Touch Holly to spread...

Mix in peat moss and Ferrous Sulfate to increase the soil acidity. Christmas Holly are delightful evergreen plants with lush, glossy deep green leaves, and brilliant red berries now with a sturdy hardiness insuring their thriving, even under rugged Northern...

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.

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. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” 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 habits...

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. We like to tell folks that when watering Leucothoe Scarletta or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant.