Native Shrubs Shrubs For Sale In Missouri

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. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. The reason for this is simple 1. Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended...

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

Feeding your plants is probably the single most forgotten part of growing healthy long lasting plants. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants.

For a totally organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around shrubs such as Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce. 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. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. This is not to be rushed. If your Wisteria Amethyst Falls plants are well established, and you are not concerned...

Nordic is a male variety that flowers but does not produce fruit but is needed for other Ilex glabra to produce the jet black berries. “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage...

Pruning large Hydrangea's that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to...

Tolerates heat, drought, sun, and shade. “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 rose.It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer...

Fall is the time for Bright Edge Yucca to begin preparing for dormancy. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there...

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for...

It will mature to 8'-10' high with a spread of 4'-5'. The flowers are followed by red berry which matures to a blue black in late summer. The small pink flowers in spring attract butterflies.

This smart little shrub looks like an exotic special, but actually it's easy to grow, very dependable, and super long-blooming. It does not fade to green like some older selections! This handsome deep purple foliage adds a delightful extra touch to this...

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die-back” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part...

Severely pruning such infested spireas will not only re-invigorate the plant, but will also reduce insect problems and minimize corrective treatments necessary to eliminate such problems.

Sonic Bloom doesn't need deadheading, and provides its remarkable show from spring through fall with nothing needed from you. The multitude of blooms appear in May, clustered along the branches in such profusion of flowers that your shrub will at times...

Pruning time is best done in the spring. The leaves will show off five colors; cream, pink, orange, yellow, and white appear in attractive spots or swirls that combine together to create an eye-catching display! Use Goshiki to brighten up a shady corner...

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. Blanketed by vibrant, colorful flower clusters. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results...

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. Baby Jade Boxwood is a fine-textured broad-leaved evergreen that grows as tall as it is wide, reaching a maintainable size of 3 feet and resembling...

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for...

You want a plant that will look the same next year as the day you planted it. You want it to shield a view or cover an eyesore fast. Slow grower perfect for small spaces! Sometimes you want a plant to grow very quickly.

Rhododendron Pruning It tends to naturally maintain a neat appearance so won't require any particular fuss from you if you prefer to let it grow naturally. Even without the beautiful blooms, the foliage fills out the shrub for a rich, full appearance...

Plant a few of these as a hedge along your property line for a splash of fall/winter color. Year Round Color and Brilliant Fall Display Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina domestica 'Compacta', also know as Dwarf Nandina, is an evergreen shrub with 4-season...

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases...

It matures to 1'-2' with a spread of 2'-3' in full sun. Simmonds Bluebeard, Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Arthur J. Simmonds', is perhaps the hardiest of bluebeards! It displays powdery light blue flowers that are produced in late summer when few other...

Pruning generally not needed, but may be trimmed in spring. We highly recommend that you mulch your Lo and Behold Blue Chip Buddleia with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. When selecting a fertilizer for your Microbiota Decussata , if soil Ph is not an issue a simple balanced fertilizer can be used such as Espoma products are easy to use,...