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It is also organic and slow release which will feed your trees the proper amount of nutrients over a period of time rather than all at once which can burn the root tips and actually have the opposite effect of slowing down plant growth.

When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to rake your mulch back to the drip line of each plant. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

Loosely tie the tree with several twist ties to allow for growth. If this is not done, the twist tie will grow into the tree causing injury. Basically the “good” fungus in Bio-tone colonizes on the growing roots of your newly planted plant and does...

But not just any blooms: The Limelight's floral display gets started early, in an eye-popping show sure to beautify your garden. It's a healthy specimen that's resistant to most diseases and pests and tolerant to drought .

Plants such as Little Giant Arborvitae grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer. It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the plant a good deep watering. When tying trees to stakes remember the tree will continue to grow.

More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July with fast release fertilizer. The Blue Point is a densely branched evergreen Juniper with a naturally pyramidal growing growth habit.

The most important reason for pruning Weeping Blue Spruce is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens.

To encourage thick bushy trees simply trim back the limbs that have outstretched the rest of the tree. To keep your trees at a particular height requires cutting the central leader and then shearing all outside branches.

As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. The most important reason for pruning Horstmans Silberlocke Korean Fir is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you...

Follow this up with a early summer application of , this will provide the necessary nutrients to promote a flush of beautiful flowers. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill...

Large Sweetbay Magnolia 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.

If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your soil.

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil...

Crape myrtles tend to use more nitrogen than some other plant families. Crape Myrtle Ebony and Ivory has flowers that give way to round seed capsules which often persist well into winter.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Fall is the time for Witch Hazel to begin preparing for dormancy even though they will be flowering soon.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Uses: Tolerates heat and drought. A 2 to 3 inch layer of is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch.

This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right.

Add it to your existing hydrangea garden to extend the hydrangea season. White flowers transform to pink-red as summer progresses. Little Quick Fire from Proven Winners flowers about a month before other hydrangeas.

Wee White prefers full sun, but in hot climates afternoon shade is beneficial. The blooms are pure white and grow on strong stems from summer through fall. It reaches just 1 ft. Invincibelle Wee White from Proven Winners is the first dwarf Annabelle-type...

Tall with a similar spread, Pristine Mountain Laurel has lush, evergreen foliage. Pristine Mountain Laurel is available in a gallon pot and shipping now. Prefers acidic soil. In late spring to early summer, clusters of pure white blooms open against the...

It is also deer resistant. Architecturally interesting, it is very useful in narrow hedgerows, as an accent or framing entrances. Fine Line Buckthorn from Proven Winners combines wonderful texture and a narrow form that makes it great for any landscape.

Best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. The stems are strong and hold the flowers upright. Plant in moist well drained soil. Silver Dollar Hydrangea is a compact plant with large, lacy white blooms in late summer.

Pearl Glam Beautyberry from Proven Winners emerges in spring with dark purple foliage, then brings white flowers in late summer that yield hundreds of violet-purple berries. Pearl Glam also resists deer.

Jazz Hands Dwarf Pink Loropetalum from Proven Winners has cool purple foliage with a cranberry undercurrent. This plant fits well into residential landscapes and container gardens and is also a great match with Jazz Hands Dwarf White.

The blooms tip down in a distinctive arching fashion and the shrub's narrow leaves and an abundance of flowers cover the plant every summer. Tiny Tuff Stuff from Proven Winners is a very hardy hydrangea that produces blue flowers in acidic soil and pink...

Pink in alkaline soils and blue in acidic soils, Big Daddy's huge blooms are as big as balloons at a child's birthday party. 'Big Daddy' will bloom from early summer through fall. Perfect for flower arrangements.