Fake Shrubs And Trees

Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly after the application. Thin out as much as 20 percent of the total Hicks Yew foliage, cutting the branches back to the central...

Castle Spire Holly should never be planted in soils that are excessively wet for long periods of time. It grows well in a variety of soils, but prefers good drainage. We have trialed many so called “starter fertilizers” over the years and have come...

Landscape designers use the term to describe the structure or “skeleton” of the garden--the plantings which draw the eye to lines and structures, allowing other elements to flow from those main elements.

Templehof Hinoki Cypress grows best in full sun locations protected from hot afternoon sun. The most important reason for pruning Templehof Hinoki Cypress is to improve the overall health of the plant.

Dragon Lady Holly can also be planted in clusters in corners of the garden or to hide smaller permanent fixtures in the garden such as well caps or utility boxes. Below Virginia many nurseries and Christmas tree growers field plant year around, weather...

Its reputation for ravishing blooms has thrust this little-but-fierce tree into the limelight the past few years, earning the 'best performer' title from many enthusiasts. But not just any blooms: The Limelight's floral display gets started early, in...

For those of us living in most of Eastern North America; our native winterberry holly can be the preferred choice. The beautiful reds, yellows and oranges of sugar maple and beech have finished their seasonal show.

Your home will thank you! Callling a MahoniaThree very different specimens, but all "evergreen." These and other choice cultivars will spark up a humdrum landscape and provide beautiful clippings for wintertime displays in the home.Thank you, DG subscribers...

Ginkgo biloba, also known as the maidenhair tree, is grown in almost every temperate region of the world and has earned a place in the heart of many a plant-lover. This would have to be its notorious ability to withstand harsh conditions - especially...

Twigs and foliage of the oak provide browse for deer and rabbits. It became official in 2004 when Congress passed a bill and the President signed it. Let's all vow to treasure and protect our native oaks in natural areas and on individual properties,...

It can also be used to good effect in mixed plantings or in a container. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Little Giant Arborvitae that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper.

However, there are a host of lesser-known ericaceous shrubs which can make admirable companion plants for rhododendrons and the like. This two-part series will introduce you to these less well-known cousins.

Since many are evergreen and have leaves that turn bronzy, reddish or purple-tinted in cold weather, they can provide needed garden interest in the dull days of winter. So as you can see, in zone 6 and colder, there are a host of ericaceous, acid-loving...

The culms or canes spread a few inches every year. Planting to deep can cause rotting of the stem and death to the tree. The Hardy Clumping Bamboo we sell grows to about 7 feet tall and does well in containers, as a border, or even as a focal point or...

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. 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. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Weeping Blue Spruce.

Pruning can help make Christmas Jewel Holly more bushy. Feeding on the sap causes leaves to turn yellow and later brown. The Christmas Jewel Holly is widely used as a quick growing formal hedge.

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 shrub nutrition.

For varieties that bloom before mid-July, deadheading (or cutting off spent blossoms) can often result in a second blooming. Follow this up with a early summer application of , this will provide the necessary nutrients to promote a flush of beautiful...

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as...

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. Can be kept as a shrub or pruned into a small tree.

The Backyard X-Scapes Small Boulder Rock is made of fiberglass, resin and rock particles for lasting durability. The boulder adds lasting beauty to your landscape with acrylic paints that offer UV protection and fade resistance.

A heavy-duty plastic resin construction makes the rock both durable and lightweight for easy lifting and rearranging. Add beauty and definition to your landscape with this decorative Emsco Group Outdoor 1.0 cu.

It has dark gray-green, olive or yellow green needles. It can grow up to 60 feet tall with a 40 foot spreadMugo pines are available in a variety of sizes from a couple feet high to varieties that can grow up to 20 feet tall.

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

Two Italian cypresses add an architectural touch to the plain facade of Mission San Miguel.In the United States, the tree is usually called Italian cypress, though it is debatable if it is even native to Italy.

‘Rubra', a form that seems less vigorous and hardy than the species, bears deep pink flowers and is very hard to find in commerce. Interest is compounded by the fact that the fruit ripens at the same time new flowers are produced.Provide full sun or...