Flowering Shrubs For Shade Zone 3

The leaves are long narrow deep evergreen. 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. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces...

Another reason for pruning hydrangeas such as Let's Dance Blue Jangles Hydrangea is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release of...

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on hydrangeas. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune hydrangeas as this does more harm than good.

Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack.

Small enough for use in containers as a thriller. 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.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on hydrangeas. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune hydrangeas as this does more harm than good.

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Endless Summer Bloomstruck Hydrangea naturally has blue flowers however the color can be enhanced by adding a soil acidifier...

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Endless Summer Twist-N-Shout Hydrangea is a hydrangea that should be pruned in the late winter to encourage new growth which will promote new blooms.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune hydrangeas. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Proper fertilization of your Let's Dance Starlight Hydrangea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants,...

Proper fertilization of your Let's Dance Rhythmic Blue Hydrangea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Let's Dance Rhythmic Blue Hydrangea,...

* Well worth growing if you have the right spot to enjoy its fragrant blooms. * This flowering shrub is native to the eastern United States, likes a moist shady location.

* Well worth growing if you have the right spot to enjoy its fragrant blooms. * This flowering shrub is native to the eastern United States, likes a moist shady location.

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. 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.

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. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when...

Flower panicles may be cut for fresh arrangements or for drying, or may be left on the plant where they often persist into winter. 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...

Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack.

Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack.

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. 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.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, hydrangeas do amazingly well with a...

Most growers and researchers agree that only light pruning is necessary for plenty of berries, so the choice is really yours. You get to enjoy the wonderful show of the large plump berries, and 2.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. This is useful if you want a uniform border and height control, but it can result in bunchy growth and knobby stems that may be more susceptible to aphids and disease.

Provides unmatched winter interest due to its flowering in the early winter. The most important reason for pruning Clethra Ruby Spice is to improve the overall health of the plant.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Azalea Dragon Fire plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Azalea Dragon Fire commonly known as Deciduous Azalea are closely related to our native azaleas.

“Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the fine hair-like roots and damage or even death of the Azalea Tri-Lights. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Azalea Pink and Sweet plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Azalea Pink and Sweet commonly known as Deciduous Azalea are closely related to our native rhododendrons.