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The Castle Spire Holly is widely used as a quick growing formal hedge. Growth will go from a smooth, greasy texture, to a rougher snake skin look. New trees should be watered twice weekly (Minimum), under hot drier conditions possibly more.

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. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its...

Basically the “good” fungus in Bio-tone colonizes on the growing roots of your newly planted plant and does not allow disease causing fungus to attack the new roots. More trees die from over watering than under.

Although it's trained to be a dwarf, the Limelight Hydrangea can grow to about 8 feet if it's not pruned. It's a healthy specimen that's resistant to most diseases and pests and tolerant to drought .

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Don't fertilize Little Giant Arborvitae after August in the North.

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. The leaves of this variety do not curl or wilt in the sun, but it generally does not do as well in hot, humid climates...

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

The main reason for pruning laurels such as Weeping Blue Spruce is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. When selecting a fertilizer for your Weeping Blue Spruce, if soil Ph is not an issue a simple balanced fertilizer can be used...

Great specimen for a privacy or noise screen. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Spidermites have become resistant to most of the old chemicals. Christmas Jewel Holly can also be planted in clusters in corners of the garden or to...

In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

Ebony Glow Crape Myrtle blooms on this year's new growth (often called “new wood”), so prune during late winter or very early spring before growth starts. We recommend feeding your Ebony Glow Crape Myrtle in the very early spring and again in mid...

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. Don't fertilize Sweetbay Magnolia after August. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots,...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Golden Spirit Smoke Tree a good deep watering. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important...

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the early spring and early summer.

Medium and large varieties such as Ebony and Ivory Crape Myrtle tend to develop sucker growth, or small shoots at the base of the trunk. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after.

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Hamamelis Vernalis. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Hamamelis Vernalis, it is important to determine what you need your roses to do.

Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully with Junipers. Proper fertilization of your Blue Point Juniper will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blue color.

Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. Large Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry that have been severely pruned have the advantage of a large root system that has excessive capacity, and its roots...

This dwarf plant fits easily into any landscape, including container gardens. Add it to your existing hydrangea garden to extend the hydrangea season. Little Quick Fire from Proven Winners flowers about a month before other hydrangeas.

The blooms are pure white and grow on strong stems from summer through fall. It reaches just 1 ft. Prune in early spring, just as new growth begins to emerge on the stems. Invincibelles can handle cold down to USDA Hardiness Zone 3.

In late spring to early summer, clusters of pure white blooms open against the green foliage. Tall with a similar spread, Pristine Mountain Laurel has lush, evergreen foliage. Prefers acidic soil.

Produces very few fruit, none of which are edible. It is also deer resistant. Fine Line Buckthorn from Proven Winners combines wonderful texture and a narrow form that makes it great for any landscape.

The stems are strong and hold the flowers upright. Best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. It is a smaller version of the PeeGee Hydrangea, but produces a huge amount of blooms.

No pollinator is needed to set fruit and the upright habit makes this beautyberry a space saver. Pearl Glam also resists deer. Pearl Glam Beautyberry from Proven Winners emerges in spring with dark purple foliage, then brings white flowers in late summer...

The foliage combines beautifully with the hot pink blooms. This plant fits well into residential landscapes and container gardens and is also a great match with Jazz Hands Dwarf White.

The blooms tip down in a distinctive arching fashion and the shrub's narrow leaves and an abundance of flowers cover the plant every summer. Tiny Tuff Stuff from Proven Winners is a very hardy hydrangea that produces blue flowers in acidic soil and pink...

Perfect for flower arrangements. 'Big Daddy' will bloom from early summer through fall. Pink in alkaline soils and blue in acidic soils, Big Daddy's huge blooms are as big as balloons at a child's birthday party.