Miscellaneous Flowering Shrubs Flowering Shrubs For Sale In Des Moines

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Kalmia latifolia Olympic Fire plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper.

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size...

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

In winter it is thoroughly evergreen and stays that way until spring's red leaves arrive.The spring foliage is always mixed with the previous year's leaves of pure green, so it looks almost like red flowers blooming on the bush.

During the second season following the severe pruning, the hydrangea should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of the increased vigor in the plant.

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

Endless Summer Hydrangea is one of the hydrangeas that can be “customized” to suit your desires. These flowers stay true blue in most soil types, but like all classic hydrangeas, the flowers will lean toward lavender or even pink if the soil is less...

If chemical fertilizers are used on your Sweetbay Magnolia, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year is probably the simplest solution. We highly recommend that you mulch your Sweetbay Magnolia with either a ground hardwood mulch or a...

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant. 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.

We recommend feeding your Caryopteris Dark Knight in the very early spring and again in mid summer after all new growth has hardened off and it begins to set flower buds. The purplish-blue flowers attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Shasta Viburnum plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant,...

If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your soil.

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for acid loving shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Leucothoe Scarletta.

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size...

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.

Stems turn bright yellow in winter. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Silver and Gold dogwood...

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Kaleidascope Abelia. Abelia such as Abelia Little Richard generally do well in acidic soils with ph readings from 5.5 to 6.8. If the ph of your soil is not correct, it may affect the ability of your...

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. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not...

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. 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...

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. When fertilizing Buddleias in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not...

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size...

* Calycanthus ( sweetshrub ) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Calycanthaceae , endemic to North America . A tea made from the root or bark has been used as a strong emetic and diuretic for kidney and bladder ailments.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. It is believed to be a spontaneous naturally-occurring mutation (sport) of . Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Princess Zoey Crape Myrtle with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens.

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk).