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When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. A beautiful accent plant either as a multi-branched or single trunk specimen.

Proper fertilization of your Lilac Bloomerang Dark Purple will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilizer trees such as...

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your spirea needs, it is important to determine what you need your spirea to do. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.

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. Dating back to 4,000 BC, Egyptians used clipped box hedges in their gardens.

Since those times there has been a rich documented history of the use of boxwood in the landscape. This takes advantage of the first flush of growth, which is the best growth of the year.

As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. 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.

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. Highly deer and rabbit resistant, too! Meet Buddleia Pugster Blue – it's a whole new...

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

For example, a 4-8-8 fertilizer with minor elements included would be a good choice for a well established juniper. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the plant.

If chemical fertilizers are used on your Lo and Behold Blue Chip Jr Buddleia, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer such as by espoma once a year is probably the simplest solution.

More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. (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...

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. The foliage starts bright green and slowly turning to plum-purple in fall. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

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. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Admiration Barberry, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in...

Large Azalea Ribbon Candy 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.

When pruning established gardenias where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns of the plant to be pruned. During the second season following the severe pruning, the gardenia should resume normal...

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer.

If a formal look is desired, prune with shearing or hedge clippers in a pyramidal shape with the narrowest part of the bush at the top, tapering to a wider base. Do not hard prune any area where you want to achieve leaf growth, as they may not respond...

Winter Gold Winterberry Holly is a deciduous female holly that produces ornamental pink-orange berries that persist well into winter, changing to golden yellow and providing wonderful winter interest on otherwise bare stems.

Fall is the time for Buddleias to begin preparing for dormancy. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced...

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted.

A male pollenizer, such as Jim Dandy Holly is required for berry set. A profusion of bright red berries brighten the winter landscape and provide food for birds. Extremely hardy.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Red-Tipped Photinia or any plant in my opinion. “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage...

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plants. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

Hardy Privet or Ligustrum Davidsons Hardy is a refined and formal evergreen plant featuring shiny dark green foliage with a dense habit. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant,...

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Great winter interest due to the flower clusters. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

Another reason for pruning roses such as Rugosa Rose is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. Many times, Roses that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Blush Pink Nandina or any plant in my opinion. It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much.