Flowering Shrubs For Michigan

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.

If you are a beginner at growing plants Let's Dance Blue Jangles Hydrangea 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.

Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing hydrangeas will adequate nutrition. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements...

Fall is the time for hydrangeas to begin preparing for dormancy. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on hydrangeas. During the second season following the severe pruning, the hydrangea should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms...

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing hydrangeas will adequate nutrition. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements...

Fall is the time for hydrangeas to begin preparing for dormancy. This is not to be rushed. 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.

Perhaps the best idea for growing blue hydrangeas in an area with alkaline soil would be to grow them in very large pots using lots of compost to bring the pH down. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions.

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. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what...

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on hydrangeas.

Another reason for pruning hydrangeas such as Let's Dance Rhythmic Blue Hydrangea is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water...

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Pruning large hydrangeas may be minor or major. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Endless Summer Bloomstruck Hydrangea, applying a slow-release,...

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilizer hydrangeas such as Pistachio Hydrangea. Pistachio Hydrangea grows best if they are fertilized once or twice in the summer.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on hydrangeas. During the second season following the severe pruning, the hydrangea should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms...

Fall is the time for hydrangeas to begin preparing for dormancy. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier.

If you are a beginner at growing plants Tiny Tuff Stuff Hydrangea 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.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Pruning large hydrangeas may be minor or major. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Let's Dance Moonlight Hydrangea, applying a slow-release, balanced...

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune hydrangeas.

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. The flush of growth that ensues will be covered in Dark Red Berries…of course you won't really see it until the following fall when the leaves drop...

The first method of pruning is to remove 1/3 of the shrub each spring to eliminate the oldest branches as it is the newer stems that display the best flowers. We highly recommend that you mulch your Clethra Sixteen Candles with either a ground hardwood...

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible...

Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Azalea Dragon Fire produces flowers in May that are fiery orange covering the plant.

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. Another reason for pruning Azalea Tri-Lights is that it may outgrow its intended size...

Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Azalea Pink and Sweet produces flowers in May are pink with a lighter pink and yellow eye and cover...

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. Apply an early spring fertilizer with a product such as Espoma at the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be...

Soil does not affect bloom color. 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.