For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. Although these plants may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune these plants to restore vigor...
Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. When selecting a fertilizer for your Cryptomeria globosa nana, if soil Ph is not an issue a simple balanced fertilizer can be used such...
No matter what fertilizer you choose, “Always Read the Label”. Do not apply more fertilizer than is recommended on the label. Generally, an application sometime during the first part of March, followed by a second application during the first part...
Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants.
Camellia Shishi Gashira is a Sasanqua variety that offers hot pink blooms all winter. Its semi-double blossoms emerge in Late September and last through January. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted...
Grows 2-3' tall and 3-4' wide. This shade loving broad leaf evergreen fills the garden with sweet fragrance in late winter and early spring with its unique flowers. Late season dark red to black berries are ornamental as well.
No Trimming Required! Sky Pencil Holly has lustrous green leaves all year round! Introduced in 1985 by the National Arboretum, this Japanese holly has an upright, neat, maintenance-free habit.
In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Camellia Hana Jiman, it is important to determine what you need your camellias to do. Camellia Hana Jiman produces sizable semi-double flowers in white with a ribbon of pink to the edges.
If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.
An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Nandina domestica benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the nutrient level of the soil such as by Espoma. You'll want to water the bushes regularly after planting until they've been well established.
If there are too many main trunks, a few may be pruned out completely depending on the form you desire. When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to rake your mulch back to the drip line of each plant.
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.
Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. A long time favorite with an upright to rounded habit. In most instances, camellias out-live the gardeners that planted them, and...
A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. If your plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer that has a smaller first number, and a...
Delightful evergreen plants with lush, glossy deep green leaves, and brilliant red berries now with a sturdy hardiness insuring their thriving, even under rugged Northern conditions.
Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your holly fertilizer. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens.
Christmas Hollies are delightful evergreen plants with lush, glossy deep green leaves, and brilliant red berries now with a sturdy hardiness insuring their thriving, even under rugged Northern conditions.
Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. When selecting a fertilizer for your Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel, if soil Ph is not an issue a simple balanced fertilizer can be used such...
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. This will help maintain the acidic condition that azaleas thrive in.
Despite their fast growth patterns, Rubus Calycinoides Emerald Carpet are considered to be light feeders. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.
A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. Hot afternoon sun will scorch the leaves causing them to turn black in color.
Being a dense evergreen shrubs they can even be employed to disguise ugly areas, such as dustbin or bicycle stores. In some instances where the required pruning would be drastic, the pruning may be done towards the end of summer even if the plant has...
Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Nandina domestica 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.
After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Soft Touch Holly a good deep watering. We like to tell folks that when watering Hollies or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the...
Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.
Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. When selecting a fertilizer for your Compact Japanese Holly, if soil Ph is not an issue a simple balanced fertilizer can be used such...
Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing Rhododendron or elements needed, but not the minor elements.
