Miscellaneous Evergreen Shrubs Evergreen Shrubs For Sale In Illinois

If chemical fertilizers are used on your Gumpo Pink Azalea, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only...

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of shrubs in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence.

When selecting a fertilizer for your Leucothoe Scarletta, use a balanced fertilizer blended specifically for shrubs such as Espoma once a year to maintain a “sour” environment for your azaleas.

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Hollies, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

If chemical fertilizers are used on your Autumn Coral Encore Azalea, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution. This will help maintain the acidic condition that azaleas thrive in.

Pruning large camellias that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. These leftover branches could eventually provide host for disease to enter your camellias.

However, you need a male plant for pollination. Looks best if trimmed to a compact 4-6 feet. Planting instructions with order. Evergreen, deer resistant, good for cutting. Untrimmed, grows 6-10 feet at maturity.

In severe and sudden cold snaps it can defoliate, but it will leaf out in spring. This plant may also be used as a ground cover. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to sacococca, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die back” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce many more foliage.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Weeping Blue Spruce that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Weeping Blue Spruce to spread through the loose, nutrient...

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. Screenings and hedges of mahonia would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within...

Many times, Rubus Calycinoides Emerald Carpet that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

Pruning Season: Late Summer, promotes increased branching and more flowers however rarely needs pruning. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected.

Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your perfect fertilizer. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Rhododendron.

This compact holly tolerates heat, drought, sun, shade and transplanting and grows exceptionally well in urban areas. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the acid level in the...

However, you need a male plant for pollination. Looks best if trimmed to a compact 4-6 feet. Planting instructions with order. Evergreen, deer resistant, good for cutting. Untrimmed, grows 6-8 feet at maturity.

It can even be planted as a single specimen in a foundation planting. Junipers are deer resistant as well. It eventually matures to a height of 6' tall and 1' wide making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens where space is limited.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Fall is the time for nandinas to begin preparing for dormancy. The most important reason for pruning Nandinas is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward...

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Autumn Princess Encore Azalea, it is important to determine what you need your plants to do. Proper fertilization of your Autumn Princess Encore Azalea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant...

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. An elegant and hardy evergreen shrub, Pieris Flaming Silver offers something for every season. The most important reason for pruning Pieris Flaming Silver is to improve the overall health of the...

At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the acid level in the...

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 15-15-15 will work just as well if applied twice during the growing season in the spring and again in mid summer. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after.

The rich green foliage is ornamental year round, providing a welcome addition to partially shaded to fully shaded areas where most shrubs will not grow. This shade loving broad leaf evergreen fills the garden with sweet fragrance in late winter and early...

Being a dense evergreen shrubs they can even be employed to disguise ugly areas, such as dustbin or bicycle stores. In order for Gold Mop Cypress to give their maximum performance, certain fertilization requirements must be met.

However, soil pH has a tendency to change because cultural conditions change daily. Don't fertilize Autumn Fire Encore Azalea after August in the North. Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients...