Miscellaneous Evergreen Shrubs Evergreen Shrubs For Sale In California

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Soft Touch Holly 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.

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. Many gardeners apply a pruning sealant or paint to all cut surfaces after pruning, but that practice is generally not necessary.

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk).

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Drops of Gold Holly 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.

Ligustrum Davidsons Hardy favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system.

In many instances, camellias that have been neglected for a number of years will become infested with insects such as scale. If a Camellia Kramers Supreme is being trained as an hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown...

Be sure that these fertilizers have minor elements as well. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the...

If chemical fertilizers are used on your Nandina Lemon Lime, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution. A very large shrub nandina in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip...

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. 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...

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning azaleas or any plant for that matter. Autumn Twist Encore Azalea provides year round interest in the landscape with its deep pinkish-purple blooms lasting spring into fall and its dark green evergreen...

Leucothoe Scarletta becomes reddish-bronze in fall. Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the acid level in the soil which Leucothoe favor.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Don't fertilize Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce after August in the North. Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which...

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. However, in some instances, this severe pruning could be even more drastic. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the...

Provides unmatched winter interest due to its flowering in the early winter. If your camellias are younger plants, and you want them to concentrate their energies on growing for a few years, you may wish to choose a fertilizer that has a higher first...

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. Fall is the time for Bright Edge Yucca to begin preparing for dormancy.

As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the Schip Cherry Laurel.

Don't fertilize Rose Glow Barberry after August. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Soft green foliage has pink tint in spring. Harbour Dwarf Nandinabenefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the nutrient level of the soil such...

This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. Great winter interest due to the flower clusters. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies...

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

It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter.

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

As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. We like to tell folks that when watering Azalea's or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant.

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. However, in some instances, this severe pruning could be even more drastic. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the...

Although these camellias 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.

If your mahonia are younger plants, and you want them to concentrate their energies on growing for a few years, you may wish to choose a fertilizer that has a higher first number such as 12-4-8 or 10-10-10.

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Junipers.