Miscellaneous Flowering Shrubs Flowering Shrubs For Sale In Sunnyvale

Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of shrubs in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release of the water into the root-zone...

This shrub is known for its brilliant summer display of dark pink buds and striking maroon band, in early to mid summer. When pruning established Kalmia latifolias where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general...

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected.

If your Black Lace Elderberry are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer that has a smaller first number, and a larger second and third number.

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.

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. A very large tree in the ground will take 2 – 3 lbs spread around the drip line of the branches (not...

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant.

Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Wedding Gown Hydrangea plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper.

* Striking blue flowers * First ever dwarf vitex * Perfect in containers Use Blue Puffball in place of catmint, lavender or sage in your garden and enjoy the fresh new take on lavender-blue spikey plants.

Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the acid level in the soil which Pieris favor. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Pieris Flaming Silver to spread...

Prune limbs flush to the feeder branches without leaving nubs. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how you should prune...

You'll rarely have to worry about anything other than birds eating the berries. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Brilliant Red Chokeberry a good deep watering.

Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage.

The beauty of Spring Bouquet Viburnum is that it is an evergreen, so even after the flowers fade it still provides great structure and form in your garden all year. It can look formal in a contemporary setting or wild in a rustic setting.

Botanists found only one specimen on the island. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Following the release of the first hybrid selections (‘Muskogee' and ‘Natchez') in 1978, twenty-one...

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens.

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 hydrangea nutrition.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. This is useful if you want a uniform border and height control, but it can result in bunchy...

If a Physocarpus is being trained as a hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown as a tree form. Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of plants in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence.

When pruning established camellias 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. Organic fertilizers such as Dehydrated Cow Manure or tone may provide an excellent...

Also try them in containers on the patio. Though an improvement over cultivars then available, they were to be followed by a much more important milestone in breeding and development.

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain hydrangeas when pruning that particular plant. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plants. For example, a 4-8-8 fertilizer with minor elements included would be a good choice for a well established spirea.

Goshiki means ‘five colored' in Japanese and refers to the various colors found on each leaf. It can also be kept in a large container for many years. The leaves will show off five colors; cream, pink, orange, yellow, and white appear in attractive...

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause...

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

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.