Native Oklahoma Shrubs

The reason for this is simple 1. There are two schools of thought for pruning to enhance the yellow coloration of the stems. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Hydrangeas. Proper fertilization of your Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea will lead to healthier...

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

Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, Ninebarks do amazingly well with a more relaxed approach. When pruning established Ninebark's where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to...

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil.

Another reason for pruning Physocarpus such as Physocarpus Tiny Wine is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Jim Dandy Holly with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the...

Most growers and researchers agree that only light pruning is necessary for plenty of berries, so the choice is really yours. The reason for this is simple 1. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown. Feeding your plants is probably the single most forgotten part of growing healthy long lasting plants.

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. 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 second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Mahonia Winter Sun plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper.

Pruning large clethras that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. In some instances where the required pruning would be drastic, the pruning may be done towards...

If soil is already at the lowest end of the acidity range, the use of coffee grounds is unnecessary. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

If you are a beginner at growing plants Itea Little Henry is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground will take about 1/8 – 1/4 cup of fertilizer.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. During the second season following the severe pruning, the viburnum should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of the increased vigor in...

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 of the plant. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.

Proper fertilization of your Ilex Glabra Densa will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

This is useful if you want a uniform border and height control, but it can result in bunchy growth and knobby stems that may be more susceptible to aphids and disease. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after.

Although these hydrangeas may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune these plants to restore vigor or to create a different definition in the landscape for the new owner of the property.

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. Screenings and hedges of hydrangeas would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. The reason for this is simple 1. It's a hardy shrub that's easy to grow. Maintenance of Aronia Autumn Magic is minimal once established as is the case with most of the native shrubs.

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.

There is quite bit of debate, about larger pruning jobs involving Red Twig Dogwood. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully. If your plants 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.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Don't fertilize Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry after August. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year is probably...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Azalea Dragon Fire plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the...

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. The most important reason for pruning Azaleas is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn...