Evergreen Shrubs Wet Soil

Loosely tie the tree with several twist ties to allow for growth. The leaves of this variety do not curl or wilt in the sun, but it generally does not do as well in hot, humid climates like those found in the southeast United States.

It is a naturally occurring 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...

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...

In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

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 plant nutrition.

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. It is slow to become established, often taking a couple of years to settle in.

Let us offer you an alternative. (It can't abide cold weather or wet feet, though, so plant it accordingly.) In zone 8-10 it grows into a 6 foot tall shrub that will bloom sky-blue flowers in spring and summer.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. We highly recommend that you mulch your Microbiota Decussata with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

Over-fertilization can be much more detrimental than under-fertilization especially on azaleas. Azalea's such as Gumpo Pink Azalea grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring.

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Organic fertilizers such as Dehydrated Cow Manure or Milorganite may provide an excellent source of slow release nutrients in addition to your primary fertilizer.

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. 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...

It prefers a rich moist to well-drained soil, but will tolerate sandy locations and clay if the drainage is adequate. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when...

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

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 of the plant to be pruned.

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Euonymus Greenspire. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected.

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. Its rare for me to say this but if you are growing a long hedge of Euonymus Silver King it would be acceptable to use non-electric hedge shears.

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. Pruning large hollies like and older Sky Pencil Holly may be minor or major. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good,...

As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around plants such as Golden Euonymus.

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques.

Plants such as Skimmia japonica grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer. Proper fertilization of your Skimmia japonica will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more...

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Screenings and hedges of Rhododendron would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of...

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil,...

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.

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.

Horstmans Silberlocke Korean Fir favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization. Proper fertilization of your Horstmans Silberlocke Korean Fir will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable...

The most important reason for pruning hydrangeas is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a plethora of blooms. To the plant, the pH of the soil should be low (5.2-5.5).