Shrubs For Clay Soil

* It is an upright deciduous small tree or shrub growing up to 6 m in height, native to eastern Russia , China , Korea , and Japan. They can also be blanched and used in salads. * The young shoots can be eaten cooked.

A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). If chemical fertilizers are used on your Let's Dance Blue Jangles Hydrangea, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once...

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Hydrangeas. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Hydrangea Limelight 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.

For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around hydrangeas such as Let's Dance Diva Hydrangea. Endless Summer Bloomstruck Hydrangea naturally has blue flowers however the color can be enhanced by adding a soil acidifier...

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer.

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. Although these hydrangeas may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune these plants to restore...

To the plant, the pH of the soil should be low (5.2-5.5). It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's...

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Proper fertilization of your Cherry Explosion Hydrangea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants,...

More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Little Quick Fire Hydrangea 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.

Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, hydrangeas do amazingly well with a more relaxed approach. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly,...

Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure. 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.

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. If your plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer...

More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will...

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Proper fertilization of your Cityline Paris Hydrangea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as...

The above suggestions for bluing would also work for a potted plant. Very hardy re-blooming hydrangea! We love Hydrangea serrata because they are so bud hardy and bloom reliably. To make the aluminum available to the plant, the pH of the soil should be...

Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure. 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.

(Use less fertilizer for hydrangeas in a container.) “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 hydrangea.It is much, much better to err on the side of too...

* Aralia spinosa is an aromatic spiny deciduous shrub or small tree growing 2–8 m tall, with a simple or occasionally branched stem with very large bipinnate leaves 70–120 cm long.

Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your hydrangea fertilizer. Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully.

The next method involves rejuvenating the entire shrub every 3 years or so by removing all of the branches to within 8″ of the ground. In summer, it has the appearance of just another green shrub after its white blooms disappear in May.

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life.

If chemical fertilizers are used on your Annabelle Hydrangea, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year is probably the simplest solution. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of...

At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. Proper fertilization of your Tri-colored dappled willow will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide...

There are two schools of thought, and quite a bit of debate, about larger pruning jobs. Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates.

The aroma is rich and spicy. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. This is not to be rushed. Azalea's such as Azalea Dragon Fire grow best if they are fertilized lightly in the spring once frost has passed with a well-balanced,...