Miscellaneous Evergreen Shrubs Shrubs For Sale In Alaska

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Thuja Fire Chief is shrub that should be pruned in the late spring to maintain the shape and height of the plant.

When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. The Blues, Weeping Blue Spruce has attractive steel blue foliage which emerges silvery blue in spring.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Camellia Shishi Gashira 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.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise...

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored...

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. In most instances, camellias out-live the gardeners that planted them, and even though they are considered to be slow growing plants, they can become too large for specific...

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” 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...

Dry the leaves for the winter. We know your mouth is watering to try those peaches! * Hardy herb * Full sun * Great in the garden or containers * Harvest the leaves and stems year-round

Mix in peat moss and Ferrous Sulfate to increase the soil acidity. Evergreen, deer resistant, good for cutting. Planting instructions with order. However, you need a male plant for pollination.

Don't fertilize Rhododendron Fantastica after August. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. Another reason for pruning Rhododendron such as Rhododendron Bessie Howells can be to re-define...

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 your Rubus Calycinoides Emerald Carpet...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Golden Euonymus 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.

Mix in peat moss and Ferrous Sulfate to increase the soil acidity. Evergreen, deer resistant, good for cutting. Planting instructions with order. However, you need a male plant for pollination.

Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible to disease than plants with adequate levels of Potassium.

A very large established Laurels in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups of plant-tone spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of...

These leftover branches could eventually provide host for disease to enter your camellias. Camellia April Dawn benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the acid level of the soil such as by Espoma.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Staking young trees is recommended to minimize the stress on the stem from winds blowing...

If you are a beginner at growing plants Calycanthus Aphrodite 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 fertilizer.

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. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer to suit your Pieris Katsura, it is important to determine what you need your Physocarpus to do.

Excellent for dry rocky bare spots, banks and terraces. Spreads to form a dense mat 4-5' wide and only 4-6'' high. Delightful blue-green feathery foliage. Low-growing evergreen. In the fall it turns a soft lavender-purple.

Uses: Extremely attractive when used as in the mixed border, foundations, or planted in mass. Ilex Glabra Shamrock is one of the best selections of our native Inkberry holly. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before...

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. 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...

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

Coffee grounds that have already gone through the brewing process are considered moderately to highly acidic. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose.