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Severely pruning such infested mahonia will not only re-invigorate the plant, but will also reduce insect problems and minimize corrective treatments necessary to eliminate such problems.

When fertilizing Rhododendrons in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer). After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Rhododendron...

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. 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.

Plant a few in your favorite pots to have on the balcony or plant a couple in containers flanking the front entrance for a casual–yet-formal welcome. Deep shade brings out more of the rich leaves than the bright flowers.) Try planting this in cottage...

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

Buds that are unwanted can be rubbed off. Golden Dream Boxwood benefits from an fertilizer which can help raise the acid level of the soil such as by Espoma. Boxwoods have a tendency to become very dense, especially if it has been sheared over a long...

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.

This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. In the southeastern United States, three fertilizer applications per year are usually adequate to supply your abelia nutritional needs.

(Use less fertilizer for gardenias in a container.) “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 Deutzia Chardonnay Pearls.It is much, much better to err on...

It's an incredibly hardy plant. The Yucca is such an amazing plant, and Color Guard is one of the best varieties. It manages well with drought, heat, humidity, wind, etc…and even your deer and bunnies will leave it alone.

If a Buddleia is being trained as a low hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown as a tree form. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly...

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to hydrangeas, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

During the reign of Emperor Augustus, villas were planted with boxwood hedging and topiary, and during the reign of Henry VII, it has been written that Tudor gardens featured clipped boxwood knot gardens with thrift or cotton lavender bordering them.

This is not to be rushed. We highly recommend that you mulch your Lilac Belle de Nancy with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

Resistant to disease and pests, Purple Pearls can maintain its colorful show with little needed from you in return. Even just one in your side yard is sure to draw the eye of every passer-by.

It has compact growth and bright red winter stems that add to this native shrub's year-round appeal. This is not to be rushed. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

It tolerates unseasonable heat and is disease resistant. Standing water will kill this otherwise easy-care plant. It fills up right to the ground, so there is no need for anything to hide its feet – it looks great in the front of the border.

Buxus is also Latin for flute; it is said that Roman gardener Pliny grew boxwoods for making musical instruments. It maintains its green coloration throughout the four seasons. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Winter Gem Boxwood plants that...

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Use as a backdrop to any variety of summer-blooming shrubs & perennials for additional color in the landscape.

Commercial manure or compost can be applied once in the spring around the base of the plant. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Firepower Nandina, it is important to determine what you need your plant to do.

Although these plants may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune these plants to restore vigor or to create a different definition in the landscape for the new owner of the property.

Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the acid level in the soil which Dwarf Mugo Pine favor. Severely pruning such infested Dwarf Mugo Pine will not only re-invigorate the plant,...

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Cryptomeria globosa nana. Globosa Nana) is an amazing bowling-ball shaped evergreen that is a staple in landscapes all over the country because it requires no shearing.

We like to tell folks that when watering Witch Hazel or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer.

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to distyliums, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches,...

Hundreds of 3″ round popcorn ball flowers line every branch, virtually obscuring the foliage in the spring. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in April or May. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilizer Viburnums...

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Although these hydrangeas may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary...