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Mulch not only stops weeds and grass, it will hold soil moisture and maintain a lower more even soil temperature, stimulating more aggressive root growth. Thrives in damp soil; native to swampy and boggy areas.

Templehof Hinoki Cypress grows best in full sun locations protected from hot afternoon sun. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

Shearing is generally not needed on Dragon Lady Holly however for a formal hedge start shearing when the tree reaches 3 or 4 feet in height, cutting only the sides, remove no more than 3 or 4 inches of growth.

It's a healthy specimen that's resistant to most diseases and pests and tolerant to drought . Although it's trained to be a dwarf, the Limelight Hydrangea can grow to about 8 feet if it's not pruned.

Don't fertilize Little Giant Arborvitae after August in the North. 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.

We have trialed many so called “starter fertilizers” over the years and have come to rely on Bio-tone exclusively for our own use. Below Virginia many nurseries and Christmas tree growers field plant year around, weather permitting.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter.

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. We highly recommend that you mulch your Weeping Blue Spruce with either a ground hardwood mulch...

Trim when needed but we do suggest waiting until after the initial flush of soft spring growth however it can be pruned in late winter before the onset of new growth. This will cause the tree to grow thicker.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Plants such as Horstmans Silberlocke Korean Fir grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer. Excellent results have been reported after using composted manure.

) was rediscovered on the small Japanese island of Yakushima. This is not to be rushed. Ebony Glow Crape Myrtle blooms in early summer with blush-pink to white flowers. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality...

Pruning large a Sweetbay Magnolia Tree that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Hollywood Juniper with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully with Junipers.

) was rediscovered on the small Japanese island of Yakushima. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Ebony and Ivory Crape Myrtle blooms in early summer with pure white flowers.

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.

Proper fertilization of your Blue Point Juniper will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blue color. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to...

This is not to be rushed. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

White flowers transform to pink-red as summer progresses. This dwarf plant fits easily into any landscape, including container gardens. Add it to your existing hydrangea garden to extend the hydrangea season.

It reaches just 1 ft. Invincibelle Wee White from Proven Winners is the first dwarf Annabelle-type hydrangea in the world. Invincibelles can handle cold down to USDA Hardiness Zone 3.

Prefers acidic soil. Tall with a similar spread, Pristine Mountain Laurel has lush, evergreen foliage. In late spring to early summer, clusters of pure white blooms open against the green foliage.

Architecturally interesting, it is very useful in narrow hedgerows, as an accent or framing entrances. Produces very few fruit, none of which are edible. It is also deer resistant.

It is a smaller version of the PeeGee Hydrangea, but produces a huge amount of blooms. The stems are strong and hold the flowers upright. Silver Dollar Hydrangea is a compact plant with large, lacy white blooms in late summer.

Pearl Glam also resists deer. No pollinator is needed to set fruit and the upright habit makes this beautyberry a space saver. Pearl Glam Beautyberry from Proven Winners emerges in spring with dark purple foliage, then brings white flowers in late summer...

This plant fits well into residential landscapes and container gardens and is also a great match with Jazz Hands Dwarf White. The foliage combines beautifully with the hot pink blooms.

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...

'Big Daddy' will bloom from early summer through fall. Perfect for flower arrangements. 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.