Hardy Flowering Shrubs

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. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

This new and distinctive nandina is a selection of Nandina GulfStream with brighter and longer lasting foliage color. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. It does not like to have wet feet and may develop root rot if the soil is wet...

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 plants with adequate levels of Potassium.

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. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a...

Because its a compact Blush Pink Nandina grower is ideal as a mass planting or a border. The most important reason for pruning nandinas is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth.

We like to tell folks that when watering Nandina's or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant. Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure.

“Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death of the plant. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Nandina Flirt or any...

Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain Callicarpas when pruning that particular plant.

The most important reason for pruning Purple Leaf Sand Cherry is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a plethora of blooms and berries. During the second season following the severe pruning, the plant should resume...

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer.

The double milky white blooms of the Frost Proof Gardenia are very fragrant and borne in profusion on each branch. We highly recommend that you mulch your Frostproof Gardenia with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your...

You get to enjoy the wonderful show of the large plump berries, and 2. This is not to be rushed. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter.

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Onyx Zebra Hydrangea, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year is probably the simplest...

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Endless Summer Blushing Bride Hydrangea, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once...

Pretty flowers and bright foliage are nice. If you are going to put shrubs in your garden, why stop at flowers and foliage? Prefers damp, well drained soil. There is nothing better than sitting in the yard, enjoying a cup of coffee and having sweet scents...

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to laurels, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants.

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, Ninebarks do amazingly well with a...

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. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play...

Fall is the time for shrubs to begin preparing for dormancy. Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates.

As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. 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...

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Hydrangeas. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. Pruning large hydrangeas like an older Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea may be minor or major.

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Hydrangeas.

Ninebark is named for its exfoliating bark (on mature branches) which peels in strips to reveal several layers of reddish to light brown inner bark. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Use en masse to create a wonderful border for perennial beds, or along walks and entryways We suggest when planting your newly purchased Caryopteris Dark Knight plants that you dig a hole twice...