Non Flowering Shrubs

Gulfstream Nandina should be pruned in the late winter to encourage new growth. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life.

This is not to be rushed. You'll want to water the bushes regularly after planting until they've been well established. It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much.

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because...

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.

If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Blush Pink Nandina, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

Fall is the time for nandinas to begin preparing for dormancy. However Smaller Nandinas such as Nandina Lemon Lime rarely need pruned. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall...

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. Nandina domestica benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the nutrient level of the...

When pruning established Callicarpas 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 rake...

Native shrubs such as Purple Leaf Sand Cherry grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and once in the summer. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing...

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. 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...

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. If your plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer that has a smaller first number, and a larger second and third number.

The first method of pruning is to remove 1/3 of the shrub each spring to eliminate the oldest branches as it is the newer stems that display the best berries. Choke berries are very sour, hence the name.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning hydrangeas or any plant for that matter. If your plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer that has a smaller first number, and a larger second...

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. 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...

This is not to be rushed. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain hydrangeas when pruning that particular plant.

Fertilize Tri-colored dappled willow with a general purpose fertilizer very early in spring before any growth begins. It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much.

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 and produce many more foliage.

Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown. Deeply concave leaves have bright green, almost yellow foliage that puts on a real fall show.

Excellent results have been reported after using composted manure. 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...

Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

Fall is the time for shrubs to begin preparing for dormancy. Pruning large barberries that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape.

Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack.

Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any hydrangeas. Don't fertilize Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea after August.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune hydrangeas. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Physocarpus.

Caryopteris Dark Knight should be pruned to the ground during late winter or very early spring before growth starts. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid soft growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

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