Shrubs That Flower All Summer

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your...

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. If your plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer...

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. 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. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus.

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. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth.

Anywhere you plant a Lemon Lime Nandina, its foliage will present a stand-out, picture-perfect display.Just as the name implies, Lemon Lime Nandina features gorgeous lemon lime coloring of a vibrant, light green so vivid that it approximates a yellow...

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Nandina Flirt.

Beautyberry such as Callicarpa Early Amethyst grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and once in the summer. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Purple Leaf Sand Cherry.

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the plant. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut...

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). A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.

Choke berries are very sour, hence the name. Either method is fine and occasionally its okay to cut the plant a little harder than you normally would shrubs. You'll rarely have to worry about anything other than birds eating the berries.

They are fast growing shrubs and quickly grow to 6 feet high and just as wide every year. 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...

When pruning large hydrangeas, pruning can be a general shaping or shearing of the plants or it can be a severe pruning that significantly reduces the size of the plant. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and...

To ensure that aluminum is present, aluminum sulfate may be added to the soil around the hydrangeas. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

In the diverse family of squash are true nutritional powerhouses, encompassing a wide array of forms, flavors, colorations, and culinary applications. Leave on vine until fully mature, rinds should be firm.

Desert produces heavy yields of uniform, flawless fruit. Poor fruit set is often the result of inadequate pollination; plant bee attractant flowers. In the diverse family of squash are true nutritional powerhouses, encompassing a wide array of forms,...

Fertile, well-drained soil gives best results. Squash are rich in the carotenoids necessary for vitamin A production and boast a wide complement of amino acids. Curing not required; Stores 2-3 months.

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. Somewhat heavy fertilization will help maintain its' foliage color, but don't overdo it.

“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 rose.It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Is the Latin name for Rhus Tiger Eyes. Bio-tone starter fertilizer is the best product to use at the time of planting.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Physocarpus or any plant for that matter. Lemon Candy Physocarpus produces chartreuse foliage that contrasts the deep red stems on this stunning compact shrub, sweetly accented with a dusting of white...

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Golden Spirit Smoke Tree. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.

Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers. Another reason for pruning Admiration Barberry such as many times, a plant may outgrow its...

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing viburnums with adequate nutrition. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted.

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing hydrangeas will adequate nutrition. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.