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Other gardeners decry this method as heresy and adopt a less aggressive approach that conforms more to the natural size and shape of the plant. Perfect for wet areas of your garden.

If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in the short-run from setting flower buds to growing vigorously, and it is very likely that the hydrangea will have few if any bloom buds during the season following...

Purple foliage tends to green up in hot summer climates as the summer progresses. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root...

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. Pruning large Itea's may be minor or major. Pruning large itea's that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying...

Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. Plants will sometimes also produce less flowers as a result of too much nitrogen. “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a...

If frost is imminent in your area, you should put off pruning so as not to damage new shoots. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. This is a plant that thrives on abuse. Provides unmatched winter intrest especially when planted in front of a contrasting backdrop.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions.

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your spirea needs, it is important to determine what you need your spirea to do.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market.

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Harbour Dwarf Nandina grows best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer. Harbour Dwarf Nandinabenefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Gulfstream Nandina plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Gulfstream Nandina, it is important to determine what you need...

“Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death of the Lilac Bloomerang Dark Purple. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Lilac beauty of Moscow plants that...

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations...

Many times, trees that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success.

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.

A male pollenizer, such as Jim Dandy Holly is required for berry set. Extremely hardy. A profusion of bright red berries brighten the winter landscape and provide food for birds.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Plants such as Ligustrum Recurvifolium grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer.

The most important reason for pruning Photinias is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth. Fall is the time for Photinias to begin preparing for dormancy.

The most important reason for pruning Distyliums is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth. Fall is the time for distyliums to begin preparing for dormancy.

If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in the short-run from setting flower buds to growing vigorously, and it is very likely that the Pieris will have few if any bloom buds during the season following...

A multitude of named cultivars from dwarf to tree size have been introduced over the years, many of which are hybrids between Genus name honors Magnus von Lagerstroem (1691-1759), Swedish botanist, Director of the Swedish East Indies Company and friend...

Screenings and hedges of hydrangeas would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer to suit your Little Quick Fire Hydrangea, it...

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected.

This native shrub produces lots of fragrant white flowers in mid to late spring that last for weeks. In the summer it has handsome jade green foliage that turns fiery orange red in the fall.