Long Flowering Evergreen Shrubs

Pruning large Pieris like and older Pieris Katsura may be minor or major. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Pieris as this does more harm than good.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Distylium Blue Cascade with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and...

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.

Generally, an application sometime during the first part of March, followed by a second application during the first part of May, and a final third application during the first part of July should be sufficient for you sarcococca fertilization needs.

If you are a beginning gardener growing plants like Osmanthus Goshiki 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 such as espoma organic shrub-tone.

A very large established Nandina in the ground will take 1 to 2 cups of plant-tone spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

However Smaller Nandinas such as Gulfstream Nandina rarely need pruned. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon...

A very large established Nandina in the ground will take 1 to 2 cups of plant-tone spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. Harbour Dwarf Nandina grows best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Nandina Blush Pink with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide...

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any roses.

A very large established Nandina in the ground will take 1 to 2 cups of plant-tone spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance,...

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

Roots of azaleas and rhododendrons are very delicate and unable to penetrate heavy or rocky soils; excellent drainage is important. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter.

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. See “Using coffee grounds with your Azaleas” further down this page.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Autumn Royalty Encore Azalea 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 liquid fertilizer is used for Rhododendron Fantastica, it should be applied every month for both plants in pots and in the ground. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Rhododendron Fantastica plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the...

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. If your plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer...

For example, a 4-8-8 fertilizer with minor elements included would be a good choice for well established camellias. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain camellia when pruning that particular plant.

In many instances, camellias that have been neglected for a number of years will become infested with insects such as scale. Severely pruning such infested camellias will not only re-invigorate the plant, but will also reduce insect problems and minimize...

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. When pruning large camellias, pruning can be a general shaping or shearing of the plants or it can...

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. If your plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer...

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning camellias. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your plants fertilizer.

Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than desirable, if the fertilizer is applied on top of the mulch.

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. See “Using coffee grounds with your Azaleas” further down this page.