Miscellaneous Flowering Shrubs Flowering Shrubs For Sale In Hayward

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements...

In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Leucothoe or any plant for that matter. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Blush Pink Nandina a good deep watering. Plants such as Nandina Blush Pink grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer.

Pruning large Purple Leaf Sand Cherry that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three...

At his retirement residence in Somerville, Tennessee, Sam McFadden continued to be interested in the possibilities of hybridizing the woody species of to secure new cultivars that are hardy in temperate regions, as well as those that can be obtained from...

Organic fertilizers such as Dehydrated Cow Manure or Milorganite may provide an excellent source of slow release nutrients in addition to your primary fertilizer. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice.

Small summer flowers produce an early crop of bright purple berries. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected.

There are two schools of thought for pruning to enhance the beauty of the flowers. 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 plant attracts butterflies and makes a great hedge around foundations. This shrub is known for its brilliant summer display of cherry pink blooms, in early to mid summer. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally...

Crape myrtles tend to use more nitrogen than some other plant families. Make cuts on long, leggy limbs to encourage branching. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success.

Crape myrtles tend to use more nitrogen than some other plant families. Make cuts on long, leggy limbs to encourage branching. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success.

Proper fertilization of your Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as...

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.

We know that you will love Snow Day Surprise. It also looks beautiful near the edge of a pond. Pearl Bush has been a garden favorite for generations, but now Snow Day Surprise (Exochorda Snow Day) sets the bar even higher.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose.

Brilliant Red Chokeberry is an upright shrub with lustrous dark green leaves that turn scarlet in autumn. Birds are generally the only animals who eat the fruit so it makes great bird attractors.

) was rediscovered on the small Japanese island of Yakushima. The best decision about the size of your crape myrtle is made when you buy it. , a lavender-flowered species occasionally grown in western Oregon.

Somewhat heavy fertilization will help maintain its' foliage color, but don't overdo it. If there are too many main trunks, a few may be pruned out completely depending on the form you desire.

Organic fertilizers such as Dehydrated Cow Manure or Milorganite may provide an excellent source of slow release nutrients in addition to your primary fertilizer. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth.

Hardy even in coldest areas, grows and blooms in sun or shade, in any soil and tolerates smoke. For hedge use, plant 2 feet apart. For individual planting, plant 6 feet apart. A cascading waterfall of white, as it blooms in June with masses of flowers...

Fall is the time for Pieris to begin preparing for dormancy. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Provides nectar sources for pollinators. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when...

There will be no berries on this shrub, however you will see lots of small white flowers. The Southern Gentleman Holly is a tall male winterberry that is used to pollinate female winterberry plants.

Blooms mid-late season. When just beginning to show color the flowerbuds on Polar Night Rhododendron are so dark they appear black and then maintain a rich deep dark purple bloom. Polar Night blooms mid-late season and is a compact 3' tall by 6' wide.

Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, hydrangeas do amazingly well with a more relaxed approach. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling...

Planting Requirements: PLANT SEED & WATER THOROUGHLY. Full sun to partial shade. Very tolerant of a wide range of soils, especially sandy, infertile ones Growth Rate: Fast once established.

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.