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Pruning large Rhododendron like and older Rhododendron Fantastica may be minor or major. 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...

This process is called deadheading. Remove these brown stems and leaves to give your plant a healthier and more attractive appearance. Our ideal fertilizer schedule for you to use is as follows.

This is not to be rushed. It may take several years for them to recover if they survive at all. This method of pruning allows the center of the boxwood to receive light and air, improving the health of the shrub.

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. 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.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Buddleias. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Bridal Wreath Spirea plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Large spireas that have been severely pruned have the advantage of a large root system that has excessive capacity,...

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Viburnum. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Bloomerang Pink Perfume Lilac with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced...

It is a naturally occurring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. 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...

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

If your Burning Bush Euonymus plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer that has a smaller first number, and a larger second and third number.

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing plants with adequate nutrition. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore,...

Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. We like to tell folks that when watering Junipers or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. If your plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose...

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing Weigelia Spilled...

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilizer Viburnums such as Viburnum Blue Muffin. Do an early spring fertilizer with a product such as Espoma at the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed...

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. It is generally recommended by me to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune plants.

This is not to be rushed. Sweet box grows best in light to deep shade in locations protected from hot afternoon sun. If your sarcoccoa are younger plants, and you want them to concentrate their energies on growing for a few years, you may wish to choose...

Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. You'll want to water the bushes regularly after planting until they've been well established. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the...

It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil.

Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.

Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers. Great winter interest due to the peeling bark.

This plant is also called False Holly. Holly - Goshiki, Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki', is truly a beautiful accent plant that is also extremely tough and durable with remarkable variegated leaves.

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.