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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 or to create a different definition in the landscape for the new owner of the property.

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

Uses: Tolerates moist soil and partial shade or full sun. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the...

Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack.

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. 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...

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. 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. When fertilizing hydrangeas in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow...

A male pollenizer, such as Jim Dandy Holly is required for berry set. Extremely hardy. A profusion of bright red berries brighten the winter landscape and provide food for birds.

Pruning large Itea's may be minor or major. Proper fertilization of your Itea Henry's Garnet will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms.

The above suggestions for bluing would also work for a potted plant. Screenings and hedges of hydrangeas would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Ilex Glabra Nordic 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.

Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. Tri-colored dappled willow take to pruning and shearing very well, to either promote good color or maintain a manageable size.

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. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to hydrangeas, this misunderstanding...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Brilliant Red Chokeberry plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Do an early spring fertilizer with a product such as Espoma at the recommended rate this will give the plant...

Uses: Tolerates moist soil and partial shade or full sun. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the...

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Maintenance of Cornus sericea ‘Bud's Yellow' is minimal once established.

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Forsythia, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Lynwood Gold Forsythia plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but...

Screenings and hedges of hydrangeas would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure.

Winter Gold Winterberry Holly is a deciduous female holly that produces ornamental pink-orange berries that persist well into winter, changing to golden yellow and providing wonderful winter interest on otherwise bare stems.

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. When fertilizing Endless Summer Twist-N-Shout Hydrangea in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Azalea Pink and Sweet plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Skimmia japonica with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of...

Large Physocarpus 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 a smaller number of branches and foliage.

Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Aronia Autumn Magic is a somewhat more compact cultivar that typically grows to 3-6′...

If the soil naturally contains aluminum, one must try to keep it away from the hydrangea's system. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system.

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. 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...

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.