Fast Growing Evergreen Shrubs

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

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Euonymus Moonshadow. Think of it as a living mulch. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Euonymus Moonshadow plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper.

The hands down favorite rosemary of top chefs worldwide is Tuscan Blue (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Tuscan Blue'). Use the firm stems as barbecue skewers. It makes vegetables sing and raises roasted potatoes to a savory work of art.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Gumpo Pink Azalea plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper.

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress are one of the easiest to grow and one of the most underused ornamental plants available today. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. 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 second and third number.

Prune in spring after flowering to maintain attractive shape. 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.

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the plant.

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain gardenias when pruning that particular plant. Pruning large gardenias may be minor or major. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant.

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. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Euonymus Greenspire or any plant for that matter.

If you are a beginner at growing plants Silver King Euonymus is easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground will take about 1/8 – 1/4 cup of fertilizer.

If you are a beginner at growing plants Sky Pencil Holly is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground will take about 1/8 – 1/4 cup of fertilizer.

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning.

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. Golden Euonymus is an evergreen shrub with large, glossy, oval shaped leaves that are dark forest green...

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce flowers. Pruning large Hollies that are well established will enable the plant to...

As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. The most important reason for pruning Aucubas is to improve the overall health of the plant which in...

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. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens.

Organic fertilizers such as Dehydrated Cow Manure or Milorganite may provide an excellent source of slow release nutrients in addition to your primary fertilizer. When pruning established camellias where no labeling is present on a variety to identify...

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Horstmans Silberlocke Korean Fir, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in...

As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

Many times, camellias that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Provides unmatched winter interest due to its flowering in the early winter.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

Camellias such as Camellia Hana Jiman are one of the slowest growing and yet one of the most desirable ornamental's available today. Many times, camellias such as Camellia Hana Jiman that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative...

Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune camellias. Although these camellias may have been lovingly cared for by the previous...