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Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Shallow, fibrous root systems will benefit greatly from a mulch (e.g., wood...

Winter Gold Winterberry Holly is a deciduous female holly that produces ornamental pink-orange berries that persist well into winter, changing to golden yellow and providing wonderful winter interest on otherwise bare stems.

When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to rake your mulch back to the drip line of each plant. It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much.

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. Another reason for pruning hydrangeas such as Annabelle Hydrangea is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

The next method involves rejuvenating the entire shrub every 3 years or so by removing all of the branches to within 8″ of the ground. You get to enjoy the wonderful show almost like fireworks shooting from the ground in the dreary winter days, and...

When fertilizing hydrangeas in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer). Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in...

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. In the wild, flowers are typically rose to red. Key ornamental features include long bloom period, exfoliating bark and superb fall color.

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. Provides nectar sources for pollinators.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. When pruning established Rose of Sharon where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns of the...

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. Clethra Sixteen Candles is noted for its erect, candle-like flower spikes and compact size.

If your clethra 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.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Ilex Glabra Densa. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it involves science...

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 shrub nutrition.

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. Although these viburnums may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune...

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Itea Henry's Garnet, it is important to determine what you want your Itea Henry's Garnet to do.

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

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer.

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilizer hydrangeas such as Let's Dance Moonlight Hydrangea. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because...

The first method of pruning is to remove 1/3 of the shrub each spring to eliminate the oldest branches as it is the newer stems that display the best berries. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Aronia Autumn Magic to spread...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Another reason for pruning hydrangeas such as Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea is to re-define the plant's definition...

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Lilac Bloomerang Dark Purple. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it involves...

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Schip Cherry Laurel benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the acid level of the soil such as by Espoma.

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Pieris, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.