Large Flowering Shrubs

Contact me to reserve your piglets now. We can be reached through the Old Oak Farm website at www.oldoakfarm.com or our Facebook page. New litters will be arriving early September and are available when weaned at 8 weeks old.

Pruning time is best done in the spring. This plant is also called False Holly. Shear this plant annually to keep a neat appearance or to maintain desired shape of size. But select a location that provides an area with some sort of winter protection against...

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Nandina domestica or any plant for that matter. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

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.

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. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any...

Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches and foliage. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and...

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to roses, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the nandinas.

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

Nandina Lemon Lime is an attractive heavenly bamboo with lime green new growth, this beauty will brighten dark spaces and add dimension with its fresh, citrus hue. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after.

Flirt was bred from Harbour Dwarf and retains its low growing, spreading characteristics, but with the added bonus of masses of red new growth. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. 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...

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.

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. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce flowers. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back...

Choke berries are very sour, hence the name. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Feeding your plants is probably the single most forgotten part of growing healthy long lasting plants.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.

Don't fertilize Onyx Zebra Hydrangea after August. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. Many times, Hydrangeas that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs.

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain hydrangeas when pruning that particular plant. With its gorgeous pure white hydrangea color, Endless Summer Blushing Bride Hydrangea is also a favorite for wedding bouquets,...

Another reason for pruning Tri-colored dappled willow such as many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer...

Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your fertilizer. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

Is the Latin name for Rhus Tiger Eyes. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling...

Compact and easy to grow, requiring little pruning or care. Don't fertilize Lemon Candy Physocarpus after August. Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates.

In the fall it turns coral, orange and shade of red. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Admiration Barberry. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores...

These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant. The black fruits are held in abundance in spectacular clusters from mid summer to early fall.

This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. Hydrangeas such as Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea grow best if they are fertilized once or twice in the summer. Large hydrangeas that have been severely pruned have the advantage of a large...

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any hydrangeas.