Deer Resistant Shrubs Flowering Shrubs For Sale In Alaska

When fertilizing Shasta Viburnum in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer). The most important reason for pruning viburnums is to improve the overall health of the plant which...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Soft Caress Mahonia a good deep watering. Generally, an application sometime during the first part of March, followed by a second application during the first...

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.

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). Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. During the second season following the severe pruning, the plant should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Dwarf Hinoki Cypress Cypress a good deep watering. Generally, an application sometime during the first part of March, followed by a second application during...

This is not to be rushed. With its dwarf size and weeping habit, Purple Pixie Loropetalum is just the plant you've been looking for. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow...

When using boxwood as a hedge, begin pruning when the shrub is young rather than waiting several years until it has achieved a lot of growth. Another method is to prune over a two-year period.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much...

Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system.

The only pruning that a yucca would require is to cut off the flower stem whch can reach up to 5 feet when it is withered and dried. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the Little Princess Spirea. Spirea such as Spirea Little Princess generally do well in acidic soils with ph readings from 5.5 to 6.8. If the ph of your soil is not...

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing Buddleias will adequate nutrition. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July.

During the second season following the severe pruning, the buddleia should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of the increased vigor in the plant.

Plants such as Anna's Magic Ball Arborvitae grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Anna's Magic Ball Arborvitae a good...

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. If you do not have acid soil, soil tests may be necessary followed by ph adjustments.

Fungus that helps plants grow a healthy root system and reduce stress after transplanting. This is not to be rushed. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly after...

Pruning large Weigelia Spilled Wine 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 you are a beginner at growing plants Weigelia Spilled Wine is very easy to...

Prune in spring after flowering to maintain attractive shape. Generally, an application sometime during the first part of March, followed by a second application during the first part of May, and a final third application during the first part of July...

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right.

Since those times there has been a rich documented history of the use of boxwood in the landscape. Thinning allows the leaves to grow along the entire branch, not just the tips, resulting in a fuller look.

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.

Named in honor of Dutch plant hunting patron, Johann van der Deutz, deutzia was discovered, became popular and then with time fell out of favor. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system.

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize Rhododendrons. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth.

This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. The nectar rich blooms are also loved by butterflies and other pollinators. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored...

If a Bridal Wreath Spirea is being trained as an hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown as a specimen form. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there...

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. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it.