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A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall...

Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible to disease than plants with adequate levels of Potassium.

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. Proper fertilization of your Gulfstream Nandina will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms.

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Obsession Nandina favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization that is why we recommend an Organic fertilizer which tends to release nutrients over a longer period.

Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible to disease than plants with adequate levels of Potassium.

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. 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.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune hydrangeas. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any hydrangeas.

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilizer hydrangeas such as Endless Summer Blushing Bride Hydrangea. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth.

More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. Another reason for pruning Physocarpus such as Lemon Candy Physocarpus is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Harbour Dwarf Nandina a good deep watering.

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right.

Nandina Lemon Lime is an attractive heavenly bamboo with lime green new growth, this beauty will brighten dark spaces and add dimension with its fresh, citrus hue. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add...

As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. We recommend feeding your Viburnum maresii in the very early spring and again in mid fall after all new growth...

This useful plant grows wider than tall, making it the perfect choice for edging beds or walkways and for incorporating under windows in your landscaping. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch.

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the acid level in the soil which spirea favor.

Renewal pruning of shrubs usually involves severe pruning. Once it is dense enough at the base, pruning can be eased, so to not cause death of the center leaves. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after...

In many instances, spireas that have been neglected for a number of years will become infested with insects such as scale. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to...

Many gardeners apply a pruning sealant or paint to all cut surfaces after pruning, but that practice is generally not necessary. Prune limbs flush to the feeder branches without leaving “nubs”.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Rhododendron Fantastica is one of the more vigorous-growing, medium-sized evergreen rhododendrons. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant...

It is generally recommended by me to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune plants. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant.

A multi-season beauty, Shasta Viburnum is a dense, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub without equal when it comes to flowering. Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully.

Viburnum Cardinal Candy has improved hardiness compared to other dilatatum varieties, so northern gardeners can finally enjoy the impressive fruit of this viburnum. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases...

Golden Dream Boxwood favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization. Golden Dream Boxwood benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the acid level of the soil such as by Espoma.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what...

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.