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) was rediscovered on the small Japanese island of Yakushima. In the wild, flowers are typically rose to red. In the St. Louis area where winter injury can be a problem, plants will typically grow to 6-10' tall.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements that are just as important in consideration of plant nutrition.

Remove the old flowers of Caryopteris Beyond Midnight as they become brown and unattractive. In colder climates, cut it back as one of the last chores in your garden before the snow flies.

When fertilizing plants in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer). Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose.

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. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Admiration Barberry...

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system.

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Cherry Dazzle Crape Myrtle a good deep watering.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible to disease than...

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 hydrangea will have few if any bloom buds during the season following...

A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil.

If a liquid fertilizer is used for Pieris Katsura, it should be applied every month for both plants in pots and in the ground. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Proper fertilization of your Blush Pink Nandina will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms.

Large Lilac beauty of Moscow that have been severely pruned have the advantage of a large root system that has excessive capacity, and its roots are capable of supplying all of its energies to a smaller number of branches and foliage.

As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize shrubs such as Nandina Flirt although truth be told I feel its the best.

It's even long-lived, so under ideal conditions you can expect it to be enjoying it for 50 years or more. Evergreens are always a delight for their 4-season color, even in cold climates.

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around Butterfly Bushes such as Lo...

Because of the bright year-round color and easy cultivation, Goshiki makes a great choice for landscapes in the colder climates. This plant is also called False Holly. It can also be kept in a large container for many years.

It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Viburnums. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. 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...

If a camellia is being trained as an hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown as a tree form. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the...

The wood, leaves and roots smell strongly of camphor, whilst the bark smells like cinnamon. * All parts of the plant are richly fragrant. * The flowers have a beautiful mild spicy fragrance.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plants. 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.

Winter Gold Winterberry Holly is a deciduous female holly that produces ornamental pink-orange berries that persist well into winter, changing to golden yellow and providing wonderful winter interest on otherwise bare stems.

Pruning: None, except to prune into desired form. Hibscus Syriacus-PRICE: $2.99 + $2.50 S&H Flower Color: 4\" - 5\" flowers are WHITE,PINK. This ornamental, deciduous shrub's large trumpet shaped flowers attract hummingbirds.

If chemical fertilizers are used on your Lynwood Gold Forsythia, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year is probably the simplest solution. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies...