Miscellaneous Evergreen Shrubs Flowering Shrubs For Sale In Raleigh

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. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the...

We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot.

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. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July.

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Frostproof Gardenia, it is important to determine what you want your gardenias to do. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July.

Its evergreen foliage creates a flow of green in the garden all year long. 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...

It would not be a bad idea to have a soil sample checked with your local Extension Service before applying fertilizer. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing...

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune camellias.

Organic fertilizers such as Dehydrated Cow Manure or Milorganite may provide an excellent source of slow release nutrients in addition to your primary fertilizer. Prune limbs flush to the feeder branches without leaving “nubs”.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. We like to tell folks that when watering Thuja Whipcord or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant.

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. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to...

We like to tell folks that when watering Hollies or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant. Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Ligustrum Recurvifolium plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during...

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. When fertilizing Pieris in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer).

Autumn Royalty Encore Azalea is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground will take about 1/8 – 1/4 cup of espoma organic holly-tone fertilizer.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus.

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 a liquid fertilizer is used for Purple Leaf Sand Cherry, it should be applied every month for both plants in pots and in the ground.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling...

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

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. Weeping Blue Spruce is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the...

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. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Pieris Flaming Silver 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.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. 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...

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. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific...

We highly recommend that you mulch your Rhododendron Bessie Howells with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted.

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. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to...