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When pruning established Kalmia latifolias where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns of the plant to be pruned. When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to...

During the second season following the severe pruning, the gardenia should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of the increased vigor in the plant.

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. 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.

Another method for lowering the pH is to add organic matter to the soil such as coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peels, grass clippings etc. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

This is useful if you want a uniform border and height control, but it can result in bunchy growth and knobby stems that may be more susceptible to aphids and disease. Some gardeners like to lop off all stems at a uniform height each year in early spring...

If you're already a lover of Hydrangeas, Hydrangea Pistachio is a must-have. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Pistachio Hydrangea a good deep watering.

Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly after the application. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release of the water into the root-zone of the plant. Endless Summer Bloomstruck Hydrangea naturally has blue flowers however the color can be enhanced...

Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release of the water into the root-zone of the plant. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root...

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

Many times, Black Lace Elderberry that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Fall is the time for shrubs to begin preparing for dormancy. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender...

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.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the early spring...

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Kalmia latifolias. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. Its rare in the plant world to make plants conform to our will so take advantage of this.

During the second season following the severe pruning, the gardenia should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of the increased vigor in the plant.

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Pucker Up Red Twig Dogwood is hardy from Zones 3-7 which makes it a highly...

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. 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.

Another method for lowering the pH is to add organic matter to the soil such as coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peels, grass clippings etc. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

We recommend feeding your Sparkleberry Holly in the very early spring and again in mid fall after all new growth has hardened off. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

Hardy Clumping Bamboo has a reddish sheath to the canes, and has proven to be a very rapid grower. The leaves of this variety do not curl or wilt in the sun, but it generally does not do as well in hot, humid climates like those found in the southeast...

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. Proper fertilization of your Endless Summer Twist-N-Shout Hydrangea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide...

Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization. Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground will take about 1/8 – 1/4 cup of espoma...

At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

Plants such as Ilex Glabra Densa grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer. Ilex Glabra Densa is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground will take about...

When fertilizing Yuccas in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer). Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure.

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. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly...