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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 being careful to not disturb the tender surface roots.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. White spring flowers are followed by white fruit. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

Large Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry that have been severely pruned have the advantage of a large root system that has excessive capacity, and its roots are capable of supplying all of its energies to a smaller number of branches and foliage.

A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). Another reason for pruning hydrangeas such as Nikko Blue Hydrangea is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting. We highly recommend that you mulch your Little Lime Hydrangea with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on...

Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than desirable, if the fertilizer is applied on top of the mulch.

Endless Summer Twist-N-Shout Hydrangea grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. (Use less fertilizer for hydrangeas in a container.) “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is...

Take up aluminum from the soil. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to...

Winter Red Winterberry Holly brightens the winter landscape. 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.

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Fall is the time for Wisteria Amethyst Falls to begin preparing for dormancy. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the...

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 plant nutrition.

Screenings and hedges of gardenias would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain Iteas when pruning that particular plant.

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.

It is compact and dwarf in habit, and the flowers cover every inch of the plant right down to the ground. We highly recommend that you mulch your Bobo Hydrangea with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

Of the other plants found within the Fargesia ‘Rufa' species, our Hardy Clumping Bamboo is the shorter, hardier and more versatile cousin. Simply mix the recommended amount of Bio-tone into the back fill soil and water in generously when back filled.

Pruning large Forsythia like and older Spring Glory Forsythia may be minor or major. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning.

For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around shrubs such as Black Lace Elderberry. If your Black Lace Elderberry are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer that has a smaller...

It is a re-bloomer like no other. One would have to be very diligent in keeping the soil properly conditioned as stated above. Very hardy re-blooming hydrangea! We love Hydrangea serrata because they are so bud hardy and bloom reliably.

Fall is the time for sweetshrubs to begin preparing for dormancy. Leaves, seed pods and bark have a spicy scent when crushed. If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in the short-run from setting flower...

Great winter interest due to evergreen habit. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and...

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. This is a suckering shrub that typically grows to 5-7' tall by 6-8' wide.

Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers. Screenings and hedges of hydrangeas would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within...

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant. During the second season following the severe pruning, the plant should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of...

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Anna's Magic Ball Arborvitae, it is important to determine what you need your Holly to do. We highly recommend that you mulch your Anna's Magic Ball Arborvitae with either a ground hardwood mulch or a...