Flowering Shrub Evergreen Plant For Sale In Virginia Beach

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. If you do not have acid soil, soil tests may be necessary followed by ph adjustments.

Plants such as Distylium Blue Cascade grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible...

This name arose because Captain Cook used the leaves to make a 'tea' drink. * Leptospermum scoparium ( Manuka or Tea tree or just Leptospermum ) is a shrub or small tree native to New Zealand and southeast Australia .

When pruning established camellias where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns of the plant to be pruned. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot...

Japonica have been shown to effectively remove gaseous formaldehyde from indoor air. The flowers are small, white, borne in dense terminal compound umbels in late autumn or early winter, followed by small black fruit.

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.

We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost, because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or...

These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how you should prune the plant. Organic fertilizers such as Dehydrated Cow Manure or Milorganite may provide an excellent source of slow release nutrients in addition...

* Sarcococca confusa is a very adaptable and reliable shrub that is easily grown in many situations, including dense shade with very dry soil. The shrub is mid winter flowering with a delightful sweet scent.

A poisonous plant if consumed by people or animals.The name "andromeda" originated in the genus where the plant was formerly placed. * Shiny dark green evergreen leaves, emerging bronzy in spring; white slightly fragrant flowers in pendulous masses; neat...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Nandina Lemon Lime to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

However, you need a male plant for pollination. As an evergreen hedge, plant 2-4 feet apart, as individual specimens plant 6-8' apart. Mix in peat moss and Ferrous Sulfate to increase the soil acidity.

In autumn the leaves turn golden yellow. In early June, 1-2'' reddish brown flowers appear on the Spicy Sweet Shrub. We send well-rooted 1-2' shrubs. The Spicy Sweet Shrub develops exotic pods later and is filled with aromatic seeds.

Proper fertilization of your Color Guard Yucca will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable foliage. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied...

The Bristol Ruby Weigela is a beautiful, well-formed shrub, which grows 4-8' tall. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, fragrant, great cut flower. Some repeat blooms until frost.

* Camellia oleifera, which originated in China, is notable as an important source of edible oil (known as tea oil or camellia oil) obtained from its seeds.It is commonly known as the Oil-seed Camellia, Tea Oil Camellia, or Lu Shan Snow Camellia, though...

It is also the official state flower of Alabama . * The Japanese Camellia ( Camellia japonica ) is one of the best known species of Camellia . * The parent of many camellia cultivars; shiny leathery dark green leaves; flowers red, white, or pink, often...

As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice. Plant Encore azaleas in locations that receive at least six hours of sunlight daily. In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right.

By thinning rather than shearing you will have an 3 foot tall and wide, elegant mound of gorgeous deep red foliage. This is not to be rushed. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Dwarf Alberta Spruce a good deep watering. 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...

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. Cut any dead branches back to the point of origin on the parent stem or back to the central...

* Rhododendron catawbiense ( Catawba Rhododendron ) is a species of Rhododendron native to the eastern United States , growing mainly in the Appalachian Mountains from Virginia south to northern Alabama .

This species can be grown as a low hedge and does not need trimming. It is green according to another report. Oregon-grape is resistant to summer drought, tolerates poor soils, and does not create excessive leaf litter.

However, “the Environmental Protection Agency suggests adding no more than 25 percent volume coffee grounds” to compost, notes Purdue University Extension Horticulturist B. After flowering, new shoots appear and develop additional flower buds, resulting...

Low-growing evergreen. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in any well-drained soil, very drought resistant! Plant 3' apart in staggered rows. Spreads to form a dense mat 4-5' wide and only 4-6'' high.

No Trimming Required! Sky Pencil Holly has lustrous green leaves all year round! Introduced in 1985 by the National Arboretum, this Japanese holly has an upright, neat, maintenance-free habit.

Good drainage is important. Established plants tolerate drought. * A compact species with shiny dark green leaves, small rose-colored flowers, and 1/3" to 1/2" dark red fruit; spreads by rooting of branch tips; native to western China.