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You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Viburnums. 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.

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

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. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly...

In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die back” and will also allow the plant...

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. 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. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and...

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any hydrangeas. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system.

Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, Ninebarks do amazingly well with a more relaxed approach. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

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

For a totally organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around shrubs such as Nandina Blush Pink. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Blush Pink Nandina plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but...

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

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. The most important reason for pruning nandinas is to improve the overall health of the plant...

Viburnum mariesii is a truly breathtaking shrub when in bloom, clothed in snowy white flowers in a pinwheel arrangement held atop the branches in spring, as if covered in snow; attractive horizontal branching and good fall color; makes a fantastic specimen...

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. Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, Weigelia Spilled...

If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your soil.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune spirea. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain plants when pruning that particular plant.

To thin, prune selected branches throughout the shrub to the main trunk, to a lateral branch or to a lateral bud. In 4000 B.C. Egyptians used clipped box hedges in their gardens, as did Emperor Augustus during his reign of the Roman empire in 27 BC-14...

Pruning large spireas may be minor or major. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements that are just as important in consideration of spirea nutrition.

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how you should prune the plant.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Rhododendron as this does more harm than good. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

Maintenance pruning is generally necessary as twigs develop up the length of the bared trunks. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

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

Although these viburnums 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.

Fossilized remains of Boxwood plants date back to over 22 million years ago. The inside of the boxwood then turns brown where leaves have died due to a lack of light. Another method is to prune over a two-year period.

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Lilac beauty of Moscow. It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.