Miscellaneous Evergreen Shrubs Flowering Shrubs For Sale In Memphis

Pruning large a Sweetbay Magnolia Tree that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the...

Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than desirable, if the fertilizer is applied on top of the mulch.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage,...

Severe pruning of camellias is generally thought to involve the removal of one third to one half of the existing plant. Camellia April Kiss (Camellia japonica) is a very popular evergreen shrub with small medium formal double flowers in early spring.

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. It does not like to have wet feet and may develop root rot if the soil is wet most of the time.

Some tolerance for full shade, but foliage often color up best in sun with some afternoon shade. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Harbour Dwarf Nandina to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you...

This is also a plant that will respond well to mulching with pine Needles (if available in your area). Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose.

Large camellias that have been severely pruned have the advantage of a large root system that has excessive capacity, and its roots are capable of supplying all of its energies to a smaller number of branches and foliage.

As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice. We highly recommend that you mulch your Autumn Angel Encore Azalea with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure. If you prune azaleas after the beginning of July, you may not get any flowers on the bush next year.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plants. It does not like to have wet feetand may develop root rot if the soil is wet most of the time.

This is also a plant that will respond well to mulching with pine Needles (if available in your area). Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose.

Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important...

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully with Kalmia-Latifolias. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Thuja Whipcord 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.

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 larger second and third number. In some instances where the required pruning would be drastic, the pruning may...

Once it is dense enough at the base, pruning can be eased, so to not cause death of the center leaves. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. To thin, prune selected branches throughout the shrub to the main trunk,...

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on hollies. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage,...

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 or to create a different definition in the landscape for the new owner of the property.

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 and produce flowers. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the...

This is not to be rushed. Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of plants in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Silver King Euonymus.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release of the water into the root-zone of the plant.

Another reason for pruning Gold Mop Cypress is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots 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.

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release of the water into the root-zone of the...