Miscellaneous Evergreen Shrubs Shrubs For Sale In Oakland

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Ligustrum Recurvifolium or any plant in my opinion. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Ligustrum Recurvifolium plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Little Giant Arborvitae.

This is a good time to add to the root system. In recent years, a misconception has emerged that older camellias do not need to be fertilized. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water...

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

Screenings and hedges of camellias would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing...

The main reason for pruning laurels such as Olive Martini Eleagnus is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. This durable, non-invasive variety forms a dense, spreading mat of rough-textured, emerald-green leaves that exhibit an attractive burgundy-tinge in the fall when the weather...

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the...

Nandina Lemon Lime is an attractive heavenly bamboo with lime green new growth, this beauty will brighten dark spaces and add dimension with its fresh, citrus hue. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying...

This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. When fertilizing Hollies grown in containers, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer).

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8.

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8.

Prune in spring after flowering to maintain attractive shape. Always consult your Extension Service and your local nursery experts as to specific recommendations of fertilizers for your area.

This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. When fertilizing junipers grown in containers, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer).

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. When selecting a fertilizer for your Soft Touch Holly, if soil Ph is not an issue a simple balanced fertilizer can be used such as Either...

In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right. Another reason for pruning azaleas such as Autumn Moonlight Encore Azalea is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

The most important reason for pruning Laurels is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth. When fertilizing laurels grown in containers, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the...

When pruning established sarcococca where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns of the plant to be pruned. During the second season following the severe pruning, the mahonia should resume normal...

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.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Although many well established mahonia perform wonderfully in the garden without being fertilized, they will do even better with a regular fertilization program.

The needles are highly ornamental and remain steel blue throughout the winter. For a totally organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around trees such as Weeping Blue Spruce.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil.

The most important reason for pruning Azaleas is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter.

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. In the southeastern United States, three fertilizer applications per year are usually adequate to supply your camellias' nutritional needs.