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Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. Gulfstream Nandina benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the nutrient level of the soil such as by Espoma.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die back” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce many more foliage.

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches and foliage.

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the nandina.

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Nandinas, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Nandina Lemon Lime, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution.

Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only. As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice. Fall is the time for Nandina Flirt to begin preparing for dormancy.

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant...

If a liquid fertilizer is used for Purple Leaf Sand Cherry, it should be applied every month for both plants in pots and in the ground. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important...

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil...

Of course, the Chinese had long appreciated the gardenia and long kept it a secret; they have cultivated it for more than 1,000 years. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut...

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Aronia Autumn Magic is self pollinating, so you only need one plant for fruit.

Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Endless Summer Hydrangea to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used...

Although these hydrangeas may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune these plants to restore vigor or to create a different definition in the landscape for the new owner of the property.

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...

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Tri-colored dappled willow, it is important to determine what you want your Tri-colored dappled willow to do. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Tri-colored dappled willow.

Great for containers. Fall is the time for skimmias to begin preparing for dormancy. As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover...

This is not to be rushed. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Rhus is Greek for Sumac, whereas the specific epithet refers Thypha, the cattail plant which is similar to the soft,...

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it.

If an Admiration Barberry is being trained as a hedge , it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown as a shrub form. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor...

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Viburnum burkwoodii or any plant for that matter. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. 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...

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If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. 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 fertilizer.

Starter fertilizer is the best product to use at the time of planting. Fall pruning, especially in warmer climates, can result in a quick flush of new growth that prevents dormancy and makes winter freezes potentially deadly.