Miscellaneous Evergreen Shrubs Flowering Shrubs For Sale In Arizona

No matter what fertilizer you choose, “Always Read the Label”. Many times, camellias that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Camellias such as Camellia Setsugekkat generally prefer acid soils with ph readings...

This evergreen groundcover shrub looks wonderful in the woodland garden or near an entryway. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Sarcococca hookeriana. During the second season following the severe pruning, the mahonia should resume...

Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of camellias in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose.

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market.

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. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the...

Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your plant fertilizer. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that...

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. Gold Dust Aucuba is shrub that should be pruned in the late spring after flowering to encourage new growth. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally...

Although many well established camellias perform wonderfully without being fertilized, they will do even better with a regular fertilization program. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your camellia needs, it is important to determine what you...

I do recommend soil tests if there is any question of your soil acidity levels. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Kalmia latifolias, this misunderstanding and negligence...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. This process is called deadheading. A later flowering perennial, Caryopteris Beyond Midnight provides nectar for pollinators...

(It can't abide cold weather or wet feet, though, so plant it accordingly.) In zone 8-10 it grows into a 6 foot tall shrub that will bloom sky-blue flowers in spring and summer. It makes vegetables sing and raises roasted potatoes to a savory work of...

Glossy evergreen foliage looks good nearly year round. 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.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer.

The Hardy Clumping Bamboo we sell grows to about 7 feet tall and does well in containers, as a border, or even as a focal point or specimen plant. It has also shown promise in stimulating the growth of the new roots which means quicker establishment for...

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 camellia fertilization needs.

A non-flowering nandina with a tidy, compact, mounding habit that is terrific for the front of the border, massing and grows very well in containers. Don't fertilize Nandina Blush Pink after August in the North.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

This new and distinctive nandina is a selection of Nandina GulfStream with brighter and longer lasting foliage color. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after.

Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Drops of Gold Holly, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution.

You get to enjoy the wonderful show of the large plump berries, and 2. Brilliant Red Chokeberry grows more compact than the norm, and is known for it's excellent red and purple autumn foliage.

The oval leaves of photinia plants start out bright red but turn into the dark reddish-green after a couple weeks to a month. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer...

Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it involves science in understanding the physical growing habits of the plant to be pruned.

Although these hollies 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.

The premise is based on the fact that these older and well established camellias can derive all their nutrients from their soil. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the Camellia Sadaharu Oh. In general...

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 new foliage emerges yellow-green, matures to deep green, then takes on a bronze coloration in the winter Templehof...

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. In colder climates, cut it back as one of the last chores in your garden before the snow flies.