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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.

“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 little fertilizer than too much.

A very large established Nandina in the ground will take 1 to 2 cups of plant-tone spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better...

This is not to be rushed. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. New growth is bronze with orange tints. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work...

This new and distinctive nandina is a selection of Nandina GulfStream with brighter and longer lasting foliage color. Obsession Nandina benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the nutrient level of the soil such as by Espoma.

A very large established Nandina in the ground will take 1 to 2 cups of plant-tone spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better...

One would have to be very diligent in keeping the soil properly conditioned as stated above. Endless Summer Hydrangea has blooms that can grow up to 6 inches long, and once your Endless Summer Hydrangea gets started, it will bloom all summer.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any hydrangeas. 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.

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. 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...

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Physocarpus as this does more harm than good. The most important reason for pruning Lemon Candy Physocarpus is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn...

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release...

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die back” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce many more foliage.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. 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.

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot.

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). Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

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.

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilizer trees such as the Lilac Belle de Nancy.

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain plants when pruning that particular plant. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

It is especially lovely against red brick. Considered the classic evergreen shrub. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost...

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain plants when pruning that particular plant.

Prune limbs flush to the feeder branches without leaving “nubs”. In most cases, the plant should have no problem recovering from such a major pruning, and the pruned plant should quickly begin to grow with vigor.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant. Another reason for pruning Admiration Barberry such as many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define...

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.

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron,...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Golden Dream Boxwood a good deep watering. Some experts say you should remove a third of the large branches each year over three years.

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.