Red Flowering Shrubs

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.

Nandina Obsession is shrub that should be pruned in the late winter to encourage new growth. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life.

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens.

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plants. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front...

If chemical fertilizers are used on your Nandina Lemon Lime, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Nandina Lemon Lime to...

You'll want to water the bushes regularly after planting until they've been well established. Nandina domestica benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the nutrient level of the soil such as by Espoma.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce flowers. Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border,...

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.

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Provides nectar sources for pollinators. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. Leaves, seed pods and bark have a spicy scent when crushed.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. If a gardenia is being trained as a hedge which Frostproof Gardenia can be, it would need to be pruned differently than...

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 Aronia Autumn Magic favor. The reason for this is simple 1.

After stating this with much certainty, I hasten to add that it is virtually impossible to turn a hydrangea blue for any length of time if it is planted in soil with no aluminum and that is highly alkaline (chalky).

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer...

Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

Pruning large willows's that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. It is generally recommended by me to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune...

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. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.

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 to rot.

Lemon Candy Physocarpus produces chartreuse foliage that contrasts the deep red stems on this stunning compact shrub, sweetly accented with a dusting of white flower clusters. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of...

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant. When pruning established trees or shrubs where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns of the...

Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. When pruning established viburnums where no labeling is present on a variety to identify...

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due...

Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. We highly recommend that you mulch your Wedding Gown Hydrangea with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. Fall is the time for Physocarpus to begin preparing for dormancy. Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the acid...

This is not to be rushed. Apply an early spring fertilizer with a product such as at the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen potash that will be needed for healthy foliage and stem growth.

Try it with yellows and whites or blues and purples for a bold garden statement. Plant it with Nikko Blue hydrangeas and Silver Carpet Snow-in-summer for a fresh riff on a classic patriotic cottage look.