Native Shrubs Shrubs For Sale In Long Beach

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Azaleas. Azalea Dragon Fire produces flowers in May that are fiery orange covering the plant. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root...

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune hydrangeas. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron,...

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.

In addition to providing attractive green foliage during the growing season, this beloved, low-maintenance shrub produces red berries in late summer that attract birds through the winter months.

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. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill...

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. Kalmia latifolia Elf, aka Dwarf Mountain Laurel, flowers in May and are a light pink with white overtones and pink center.

When the days begin to shorten and the temperatures begin to fall, beautiful tones of red and purple are displayed before the leaves drop. Red Twig Dogwood is hardy from Zones 3-8 which makes it a highly sought after native plant for Mid-Atlantic gardening...

In the spring Aronia Autumn Magic is covered in fragrant white flowers. Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates.

Helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. 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.

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing Witch Hazel with adequate nutrition. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of...

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to clethra, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Physocarpus or any plant for that matter. During the second season following the severe pruning, the plant should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of the...

Its large furry leaves and rough bark distinguished it from . In the St. Louis area where winter injury can be a problem, plants will typically grow to 6-10' tall. It was begun by the late Donald Egolf, a research horticulturist whose goal was to produce...

Korean Spice Viburnum will grow 4-6 feet tall with a similar spread. Spicy flowers and fragrance on a beautiful, hardy shrub—Korean Spice Viburnum seems to have it all! * Spring, fragrant flowers * Fall color * Wildlife interest * Insect & disease resistant

If a hydrangea is being trained as a hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown as a tree form. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus.

Gold Turns into Lime The Ninebark 'Dart's Gold', Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold', is named for its broad three-lobed golden spring foliage, which turns lime green in the summer.

Yellow Flowers for a Month The Golden Template Woadwaxen, Genista tinctoria, is an excellent xeriscape ground cover plant that has small, dark green leaves. It is a small Eurasian shrub and parts of the plant, especially the flowering tops, yield a good...

This popular yew has bright green needles that give it a soft, almost fluffy appearance. It grows fine in sun but thrives in complete shade. * Deep Green Needles * Hedge Plant * Shade Loving Pick your color…

A magical scented shrub border! Delavay Osmanthus (Osmanthus delavayi) is a magical plant. So close in fact, that centuries ago when it was first brought into cultivation in China, it was believed that the crater pattern you can see on the moon depicted...

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.

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing hydrangeas with adequate nutrition. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before...

One of the most interesting characteristics of your Staghorn is its unusual flowers. Plant one is a naturalized area of your landscape or perhaps use one in a spot where you have difficult soils.

Bright Foliage Year-Round! Lemon Lime Nandina is a broadleaf evergreen with ornamental foliage. Lemon Lime is also a lovely choice for a few containers on the patio or front porch.

Beautiful Catkins Made for Cutting Gardens French Pussy Willow Tree (salix caprea) is a classic harbinger of spring. The large, fuzzy, silvery buds are great for forcing indoors and are often sold for high prices at your local florist.

Evergreen Shrub with Outstanding Color The Golden Mop False Cypress, Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop', is a dwarf evergreen shrub with outstanding landscape color. You could use this plant for Bonsai as well.

It is generally recommended by me to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune plants. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.

Soft, Compact Evergreen Chamaecyparis Soft Serve, Soft Servetm Chamaecyparis pisfera 'Dow Whiting', is a compact, slow growing, lush, and conical evergreen that is the perfect size for use as a specimen or landscape hedge.