Miscellaneous Evergreen Shrubs Shrubs For Sale In Philadelphia

Do not apply more fertilizer than is recommended on the label. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting,...

Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only. Skimmia japonica benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the acid level of the soil such as by Espoma. A very large established Laurels in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups of plant-tone...

Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Dwarf Hinoki Cypress.

It is a naturally occurring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted.

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.

If your camellias are younger plants, and you want them to concentrate their energies on growing for a few years, you may wish to choose a fertilizer that has a higher first number such as 12-4-8 or 10-10-10.

Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Rubus Calycinoides Emerald Carpet 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.

These leftover branches could eventually provide host for disease to enter your camellias. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. 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.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Drops of Gold Holly that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Drops of Gold Holly.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die back” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce many more foliage.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die back” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce many more foliage.

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after filling the hole. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success.

This is not to be rushed. Considered the classic evergreen shrub. To thin, prune selected branches throughout the shrub to the main trunk, to a lateral branch or to a lateral bud. Dating back to 4,000 BC, Egyptians used clipped box hedges in their gardens.

Proper fertilization of your Gumpo Pink Azalea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize Azaleas such as Gumpo Pink...

Autumn Bonfire Encore Azalea favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing plants with adequate nutrition.

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. Another reason for pruning nandinas such as Gulfstream Nandina is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

However, boxwoods often do not respond well to this. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. In 4000 B.C. Egyptians used clipped box hedges in their gardens, as did Emperor Augustus during his...

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep especially on Azaleas. This is also a plant that will respond well to mulching with pine Needles (if available in your area).

Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements that are just as important in consideration of plant nutrition.

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.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Kalmia latifolia Olympic Fire a good deep watering. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus.

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. No Trimming Required! Sky Pencil Holly has lustrous green leaves all year round! Introduced in...

Delightful evergreen plants with lush, glossy deep green leaves, and brilliant red berries now with a sturdy hardiness insuring their thriving, even under rugged Northern conditions.