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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. Winner of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal (Steyer Award) in 1991.

Fall is the time for Nandina domestica to begin preparing for dormancy. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results...

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death of the plant.

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. Obsession Nandina has a compact, dense growth habit, and brilliant deep red new foliage all spring and summer.

Fall is the time for Firepower Nandina to begin preparing for dormancy. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results...

Hydrangeas such as Endless Summer Hydrangea grow best if they are fertilized once or twice in the summer. Although these hydrangeas may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune these plants to restore vigor...

Screenings and hedges of hydrangeas would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. Many times, Hydrangeas that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs.

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.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Physocarpus as this does more harm than good. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding...

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the Nandina. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to roses, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Nandina Lemon Lime plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor...

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plants. In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer...

Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements that are just as important in consideration of viburnum nutrition.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected.

It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer.

Screenings and hedges of spirea would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

Follow any hard pruning and shaping of boxwoods with a dose of fertilizer and a light layer of mulch. Baby Gem Boxwood is an exception, at least when planted in those regions where it is known to be hardy.

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. In most cases, the plant should have no problem recovering from such a major pruning, and the pruned plant should quickly begin to...

In some instances where the required pruning would be drastic, the pruning may be done towards the end of summer even if the plant has not finished blooming. Screenings and hedges of mahonia would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the...

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. During the second season following the severe pruning, the plant should resume normal bud...

The most important reason for pruning Admiration Barberry is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a brilliant display of tri colored foliage.

Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully. Large viburnums that have been severely pruned have the advantage of a large root system that has excessive capacity, and its roots are capable of supplying all of its energies to...

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully.

Some experts say you should remove a third of the large branches each year over three years. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil...

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than desirable,...

These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.