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(I learned this the hard way!): before you spend any time digging, or money on plantings, test theof your soil. Thehere at Dave's Garden are an excellent place to find the growing conditions for thousands of plants.: how much room do you have?

This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the...

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the Schip Cherry Laurel. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Schip Cherry Laurel plants that you dig a hole twice as...

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. He wants to use A bit of history on the handling of this plant material may be of interest. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies...

It can also be kept in a large container for many years. Pruning time is best done in the spring. The leaves will show off five colors; cream, pink, orange, yellow, and white appear in attractive spots or swirls that combine together to create an eye-catching...

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot.

Nandina Gulfstream is an outstanding evergreen shrub that displays attractive foliage in all seasons! A compact evergreen with green leaves that are blushed with red. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot.

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. If a rose is being trained as a hedge which Oso Easy Paprika Rose can certainly be, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being...

In 2012, Meilland unveiled at the ninth Garden Show & Spring Festival in Lebanon, the Beirut Rose, also known by its French name Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of the most relaxing...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Double Pink Knockout Rose 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.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. We highly recommend that you mulch your Peachy Knock Out Rose with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local...

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Coral Drift Rose, it is important to determine...

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

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Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.

This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. When selecting a fertilizer for your Blush Pink Nandina, if soil Ph is not an issue...

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning nandinas or any plant for that matter. Nandina Lemon Lime favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization that is why we recommend an Organic fertilizer which tends to release nutrients over a longer...

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure.