Orange Flowering Shrubs

Overgrown shrubs can be pruned back by a third, though this may reduce flowering next season. Be sure to spread the roots out and add soil halfway, tamping it down before adding in the remaining soil.

If this happens, you can give the whole shrub a hardby cutting it all back to 6-12 inches from the ground. For the overall general health of the shrub, mock orange pruning should be done once a year, not just when it doesn't bloom or has gotten overgrown.

The Rose Cactus is considered to be one of the oldest true Cacti species and has not yet lost it's true leaves which are interestingly edible and are consumed by Asians for it's believed medicinal properties.

Was born in 1923 in Ruston, Louisiana. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. Tolerates a wide variety of soil types and moisture conditions.

But select a location that provides an area with some sort of winter protection against cold wintry winds for cooler locations. Shear this plant annually to keep a neat appearance or to maintain desired shape of size.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Nandina domestica or any plant for that matter. Fall is the time for Nandina domestica to begin preparing for dormancy. Large clusters of small white flowers appear on the ends of stems in the late...

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right.

With brighter and longer lasting foliage color. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. The most important reason for pruning Nandinas is to improve the overall health of the plant which...

Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches and foliage. Fall is the time for Firepower Nandina to begin preparing for dormancy.

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. Leaves are smaller, narrower and closer together, typically forming a dense mound that branches to the ground. Harbour Dwarf Nandina favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization that...

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right.

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. For a totally organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around roses...

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.

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. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included...

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the plant. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Purple Leaf Sand Cherry plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the...

The colonies can be divided either in autumn or spring. Display the Deamii in bold drifts in a sunny or partially shady site that doesn't dry out over summer. Deamii adds fantastic color to a perennial border or can be used in mass plantings.

This is not to be rushed. In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in the short-run from setting flower buds to growing vigorously,...

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. When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to rake your mulch back to the drip line...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Aronia Autumn Magic to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

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 the needs of your soil.

As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. 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.

This is not to be rushed. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. One would have to be very diligent in keeping the soil properly conditioned as stated above.

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in Early April or May.

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Rhus Tiger Eyes was discovered in a cultivated nursery setting in July of...

Many times, Ninebarks that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around ninebarks such as Lemon Candy Physocarpus.

Pruning large Golden Spirit Smoke Tree that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. Use in the shrub borders for late season interest.