Hardy Evergreen Flowering Shrubs

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Pieris Katsura plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper.

Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the distylium. Distylium Blue Cascade 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...

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. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market.

This plant may also be used as a ground cover. Being dense evergreen shrubs they can even be employed to disguise ugly areas, such as dustbin or bicycle stores. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

Osmanthus Goshiki take to pruning and shearing very well, to either promote good color or maintain a manageable size. When fertilizing Osmanthus Goshiki in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Nandina domestica plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Plants such as Nandina domestica grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer.

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Nandina Gulfstream is an outstanding evergreen shrub that displays attractive foliage in all seasons! A compact evergreen with green...

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune nandinas or any plant in my opinion.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Firepower Nandina plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Plants such as Nandina Firepower grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer.

Dense, semi-weeping habit with glossy, dark green foliage makes for an exceptional plant. Camellias such as Camellia Setsugekkat generally prefer acid soils with ph readings from 5.5 to 6.8. If the ph of your soil is not correct, it may affect the ability...

Harbour Dwarf Nandina should be pruned in the late winter to encourage new growth. Red fruits pruduced in fall are attractive from into the winter. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better...

Commercial manure or compost can be applied once in the spring around the base of the plant. Blush Pink Nandina 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...

More northern areas may wish to stop fertilizing in late August. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing...

Commercial manure or compost can be applied once in the spring around the base of the plant. When fertilizing Nandinas grown in containers, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer).

Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the azaleas. Buddy is one of the most respected plant breeders and horticulturalists in North America, with over 30 years' experience in nursery management, breeding, propagation and...

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Azaleas thrive in soil with a pH from 4.5 to 6.0. Soil should drain well, because waterlogged conditions encourage disease...

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. Azaleas thrive in soil with a pH from 4.5 to 6.0. Soil should drain well, because waterlogged conditions...

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. When selecting a fertilizer for your Autumn Royalty Encore Azalea, use a balanced fertilizer blended specifically for shrubs such as Espoma once...

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any camellias. Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting.

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. This is not to be rushed. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations...

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

However, in some instances, this severe pruning could be even more drastic. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly after the application.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any camellias. An old and reliable favorite, Camellia Professor Sargent produces dense rounded flowers that are simply packed with the dark red petals over an extended...

Be sure that these fertilizers have minor elements as well. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to camellias, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously,...

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. Proper fertilization of your camellias, like Camellia Winters Joy will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants,...

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. Azaleas thrive in soil with a pH from 4.5 to 6.0. Soil should drain well, because waterlogged conditions...