Frostproof Gardenia can make a fine hedge or foundation plant that thrives with more direct sun than other gardenia varieties. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.
It has no significant negative characteristics. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Spruce, this misunderstanding and negligence...
Depending on the quality of your existing soil, you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher...
Pruning large Rhododendron like and older Rhododendron Fantastica may be minor or major. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Rhododendron Fantastica to spread through the loose,...
When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.
Fall is the time for Pieris to begin preparing for dormancy. 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.
This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. Fall is the time for hollies to begin preparing for dormancy. We like to tell folks that when watering Spruce or any plant for that matter its best not...
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.
Because applying coffee grounds to the soil beneath azaleas is not yet a specific science and because the texture may be too heavy and compact for use on soil, gardeners should consider adding it to compost instead.
Pruning large camellias may be minor or major. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil for Camellia Winters Joy because more times than...
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These leftover branches could eventually provide host for disease to enter your Dwarf Hinoki Cypress. Many times, Fernspray Hinoki Cypress that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs.
An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil for Juniper Gold Lace because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to...
Inspired, he began crossing traditional spring-blooming azaleas with the rare Taiwanese summer-blooming azalea, Robert E. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter.
Can be trimmed to shorter height if desired. Sky Pencil Holly is perfect for entryways, small gardens, tight spaces, accents, or as a narrow hedge due to its compact shape of only 1½' wide and 8' tall.
Looks best if trimmed to a compact 4-6 feet. However, you need a male plant for pollination. Planting instructions with order. NOTE: Female plants produce berries. Untrimmed, grows 6-10 feet at maturity.
Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.
Excellent for foundation, hedges, masses, and as an accent plant, will not produce berries. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.
Pruning large Osmanthus Goshiki may be minor or major. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. Osmanthus Goshiki is in a class of it's own and is a must for the gardener that enjoys unique and...
A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only. Drops of Gold Holly favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization.
Christmas Jewel Holly should never be planted in soils that are excessively wet for long periods of time. Great specimen for a privacy or noise screen. Growth will go from a smooth, greasy texture, to a rougher snake skin look.
Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. Fall is the time for hollies to begin preparing for dormancy. We like to tell folks that when watering Hollies or any plant for that matter its best not to water the...
A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant.When...
As mentioned when to prune your Aronia Autumn Magic is completely up to you the gardener. There are two schools of thought, and quite a bit of debate, about larger pruning jobs. Maintenance of Aronia Autumn Magic is minimal once established as is the...
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.
Because applying coffee grounds to the soil beneath azaleas is not yet a specific science and because the texture may be too heavy and compact for use on soil, gardeners should consider adding it to compost instead.
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 camellias may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune these plants to restore...
It's an exceptionally compact boxwood excellent for use in smaller gardens for borders and focal areas. When using boxwood as a hedge, begin pruning when the shrub is young rather than waiting several years until it has achieved a lot of growth.
