Fast Growing Privacy Shrubs

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Golden Euonymus plants that you dig a hole twice...

Another reason for pruning hydrangeas such as Steeds Holly is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. An easy to grow, evergreen shrub with a pyramidal form. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer...

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Euonymus, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant.When...

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to hollies, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant.When pruning...

Makes a formal statement in the garden. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Spruce, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. Commercial manure or compost can be applied once in the spring around the base of the Dwarf Alberta...

Castle Spire Holly trees also make a wonderful backdrop for planting beds the pleasing dark green color makes flowering plants really standout especially in the winter when it has its bright red berries.

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the Gold...

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize shrubs such as Euonymus Manhattan although truth be told I feel its the best. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very...

Fossilized remains of Boxwood plants date back to over 22 million years ago. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. The first planting in the United States occurred about 1653 at Sylvester...

Green Luster Holly is a delicate dense, low growing compact, mounding shrub with a dark green foliage that is perfect for use as a low hedge. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of...

Compact Japanese Holly is a delicate dense, low growing compact, mounding shrub with a dark green foilage that is perfect for use as a low hedge. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one...

If you want the tree to grow tall don't cut the top leader, just shape the sides. Shearing twice a year is sufficient but only if needed. Dragon Lady Holly can also be planted in clusters in corners of the garden or to hide smaller permanent fixtures...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Gold Mop Cypress plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Perfect for foundation planting or as a low growing hedge.

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Olive Martini Eleagnus or any plant for that matter. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

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. Will adapt to drier sites Osmanthus Goshiki is a compact evergreen shrub producing dark green holly-like...

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize shrubs such as Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel although truth be told I feel its the best. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play...

In most cases, the plant should have no problem recovering from such a major pruning, and the pruned plant should quickly begin to grow with vigor. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better...

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.

Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel features spikes of fragrant white flowers rising above the foliage in spring that give way to shiny black fruit. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of the...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Camellia April Kiss plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Severe pruning of camellias is generally thought to involve the removal of one third to one half of the existing...

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. 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.

Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root...

Flowers give way to jet black inkberries in late spring which mature in early fall and persist through the winter to early spring unless consumed by local birds. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning...

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Cut the top of the Hollywood Juniper back to its joint with a lateral branch, if needed, to control the height, but do not cut down into the dead zone.

More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July with fast release fertilizer. We highly recommend that you mulch your Blue Point Juniper with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

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. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due...