Flowering Privacy Shrubs

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. This shrub has glossy, dark green foliage with showy, fragrant white flower spikes and small black fruit.

If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your soil.

If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in the short-run from setting flower buds to growing vigorously, and it is very likely that the camellia will have few if any bloom buds during the season following...

The most important reason for pruning Ligustrum Davidsons Hardy is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Ligustrum Recurvifolium.

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. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the...

If a few branches become too long, you can cut them back to maintain the shape at any time, but severe or more thorough pruning should only be done in early spring. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to...

Despite their slow growth patterns, camellias such as Camellia April Kiss are considered to be heavy feeders. Near the northern parts of their growing range, plants should be sited in sheltered and protected microclimates such as near the south side of...

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

As a rule we always say that before you mulch you should still be able to see the soil from the original pot. If this is not done, the twist tie will grow into the tree causing injury.

At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Large hollies that have been severely pruned have the advantage of a large root system that has excessive capacity, and...

Euonymus Silver King is an excellent evergreen hedge plant with attractive, silvery white margins on glossy green leaves Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a hedge.

Sky Pencil Holly is a narrow, columnar evergreen holly that is perfect for small areas. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Excellent as a miniature Christmas tree in natural form, or as an artistically pruned topiary.

Shearing twice a year is sufficient but only if needed. Great for borders, privacy screens, hedges, foundation plantings or simply as a specimen plant. Growth will go from a smooth, greasy texture, to a rougher snake skin look.

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 Gold Dust Aucuba, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably...

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. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the...

This is not to be rushed. This method of pruning allows the center of the boxwood to receive light and air, improving the health of the shrub. Thinning can be done any time of the year except about six weeks before the first frost.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. It responds very well to shearing making it an excellent selection for a low formal hedge or tight rounded shape that hugs the...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. It responds very well to shearing making it an excellent selection for a low formal hedge or tight rounded shape that hugs the...

Dragon Lady Holly can be kept to any height as long as you trim it once or twice a year. Since Dragon Lady Holly have a shallow root system, weeds and grass growing around the tree will cause the tree to grow much slower until established.

Many gardeners apply a pruning sealant or paint to all cut surfaces after pruning, but that practice is generally not necessary. Despite their medium growth patterns, Gold Mop Cypress are considered to be light feeders.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Do not hard prune any area where you want to achieve leaf growth, as they may not respond for a few years.

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. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling...

During his year there he was able to introduce species suitable for cut flower use with help from his students and Department of Horticulture administrators. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is...

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. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result...

Goshiki means ‘five colored' in Japanese and refers to the various colors found on each leaf. * Evergreen * All Season Interest Pruning time is best done in the spring. Mulching is strongly recommended.