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Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. Mycorrhizae colonizes the root system and protects the tender roots from pathogens which cause root rot. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements...

Many gardeners apply a pruning sealant or paint to all cut surfaces after pruning, but that practice is generally not necessary. 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.

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to camellias, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. Another reason for pruning camellias is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. We like to tell folks that when watering Dwarf Globe Blue Spruceor any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Skimmia japonica 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.

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the plant. Plants such as Euonymus Greenspire grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer.

Professor Sargent Camellia (Camellia japonica) is a widely grown cultivar has medium-large anemone form flowers in a vivid deep crimson. If a camellia is being trained as an hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown as...

For the most accurate results, home gardeners should retest their balanced soil with an at-home soil pH kit immediately before applying amendments. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize Azaleas such as Encore Azalea Autumn Sunburst...

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. In most cases, the plant should have no problem recovering from such a major pruning, and the pruned...

Camellia Shishi Gashira has large, perfectly formed, semi-double, pink flowers with ruffled edges and a bright cluster of golden stamens at the center. If a camellia is being trained as an hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were...

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. During the second season following the severe pruning, the camellia should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms...

Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your perfect fertilizer. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Euonymus Manhattan plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Plants such as Euonymus Manhattanl grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer.

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. Can be grouped to form a low privacy screen.

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.

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. Was born near Aberdeen and came to the American ‘colonies' in the early 1750's.

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Ligustrum Recurvifolium, it is important to determine what you need your Laurels to do. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth...

We highly recommend that you mulch your Blue Point Juniper Spiral Topiary with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

Proper fertilization of your Sargent Green Juniper will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. We highly recommend that you mulch your Sargent Green Juniper with either a ground hardwood...

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. See “Using coffee grounds with your Azaleas” further down this page.

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender...

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques.

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the Nandina. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut...

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.

Rejuvenation: At times, very old and misshapen boxwoods are going to need rejuvenation. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Baby Jade Boxwood a good deep watering.

Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements that are just as important in consideration of azalea nutrition.

Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. Cut young pyramidal junipers to leave only a single vertical stem, known as the central leader.