In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around hydrangeas such as Endless Summer Bloomstruck Hydrangea.
(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...
Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant.
Apply an early spring fertilizer with a product such as Espoma at the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage.
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.
Pruning large hydrangeas may be minor or major. To the plant, the pH of the soil should be low (5.2-5.5). Let's Dance Diva Hydrangea is one of the hydrangeas that can be “customized” to suit your desires.
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. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to hydrangeas, this misunderstanding...
This shrub is known for its brilliant summer display of dark pink buds and striking maroon band, in early to mid summer. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.
We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning hydrangeas or any plant for that matter.
This is not to be rushed. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing...
This is a plant that thrives on abuse. Either method is fine and occasionally its okay to cut the plant a little harder than you normally would shrubs. This is useful if you want a uniform border and height control, but it can result in bunchy growth...
An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions,...
This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with 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. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.
This is not to be rushed. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Ilex Glabra Shamrock or any plant in my opinion. The main reason for pruning laurels such as Ilex Glabra Shamrock is to re-define the plant's...
Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it involves science in understanding the physical...
Red Twig Dogwood is hardy from Zones 3-8 which makes it a highly sought after native plant for Mid-Atlantic gardening enthusiasts. Some gardeners like to lop off all stems at a uniform height each year in early spring leaving branch stubs in the spring...
Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant. 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. Azalea's such as Azalea Dragon Fire grow best if they are fertilized lightly in the spring once frost has passed...
Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the plant.
Many times, Hydrangeas that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected.
A very large Witchhazel in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups of shrub-tone spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.
When planting a potted tree, remember the only water source the tree has, is its small root ball, and all the water the tree uses must come from them until new roots can grow into the surrounding soil.
This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch.
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. Azalea's such as Azalea Pink and Sweet grow best if they are fertilized lightly in the spring once frost has passed...
Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. We recommend feeding your Clethra Sixteen Candles in the very early spring and...
Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. European settlers in the New World used the branches of Witch Hazel trees as divining rods for dowsing, which is the basis for one of the explanations as...
