Hardy Shrubs For Clay Soil

Alternate, broad-ovate to lanceolate leaves (3-8” long) with toothed margins are green above and white-hairy beneath. Healthy green, maple-like leaves on branched stems form a sizable clump in the landscape.

Huge saucer-shaped flowers appear in mid summer and continue until frost. Remove the brown stems and leaves to give your plant a healthier and more attractive appearance. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line...

Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers. They make great statement plants in your front yard under trees.

* It is an upright deciduous small tree or shrub growing up to 6 m in height, native to eastern Russia , China , Korea , and Japan. They can also be blanched and used in salads. * Spiny stems, leaves to 30" long, white flowers.

If you are a beginner at growing plants Let's Dance Blue Jangles Hydrangea 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 fertilizer.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Sweet Summer Hydrangea to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

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. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier.

Endless Summer Twist-N-Shout Hydrangea makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune hydrangeas. Don't fertilize Let's Dance Starlight Hydrangea after August. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress...

The choice of fertilzer will also affect the color change. Its rare in the plant world to make plants conform to our will so take advantage of this. They were bred to especially withstand cold weather.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Cherry Explosion Hydrangea to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

Fall is the time for hydrangeas to begin preparing for dormancy. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. Proper fertilization of your Bobo Hydrangea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide...

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. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure.

If the soil naturally contains aluminum, one must try to keep it away from the hydrangea's system. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed locations or colder micro-climates. This is not to be rushed.

Fall is the time for hydrangeas to begin preparing for dormancy. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. Proper fertilization of your Little Lime Hydrangea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Cityline Paris Hydrangea to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. Its rare in the plant world to make plants conform to our will so take advantage of this.

If the soil naturally contains aluminum, one must try to keep it away from the hydrangea's system. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. (Use less fertilizer for hydrangeas in a container.) “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage...

* Aralia spinosa is an aromatic spiny deciduous shrub or small tree growing 2–8 m tall, with a simple or occasionally branched stem with very large bipinnate leaves 70–120 cm long.

Don't fertilize Invincibelle Spirit II Hydrangea after August. This hydrangea grows from Manitoba to Mobile, blooming every year from mid-summer to frost. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Invincibelle Spirit II Hydrangea plants that you dig...

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Incrediball Hydrangea a good deep watering. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier.

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. Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the...