Drought Tolerant Evergreen Shrubs Zone 6

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Thuja Fire Chief, it is important to determine what you need your Holly to do. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plants.

When selecting a fertilizer for your Distylium Blue Cascade, use a balanced fertilizer blended specifically for shrubs such as Espoma Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully.

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and...

It requires little to no pruning, making this the perfect, minimal care, landscape plant. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it.

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. The most important reason for pruning Gold Lace Juniper is to improve the overall health of the plant. It would not be a bad idea to have a soil sample checked with your local...

We highly recommend that you mulch your Pieris Mountain Fire with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.

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 moisture and will cause the root system to rot.

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Blue Rug Juniper is a versatile, sprawling ground cover that tolerates hot, dry locations in full sun.

Great for hillside plantings and erosion control. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers...

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions.

Another reason for pruning Blue Tamarix Juniper is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating...

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the plant. In severe and sudden cold snaps it can defoliate, but it will leaf out in spring.

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Little Giant Arborvitae or any plant for that matter.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

When selecting a fertilizer for your Red-Tipped Photinia, if soil Ph is not an issue a simple balanced fertilizer can be used such as Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the nitrogen in the soil which Yucca favor. Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, Yuccas...

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Soft Touch Holly favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization.

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Soft Touch Holly favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization.

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Hydrangeas such as Blue Billow Hydrangea grow best if they are fertilized...

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. (Use less fertilizer for Buddleias in a container.) “Fertilizer burn” can occur when...

* Mirbelia is a plant genus belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is endemic to Australia, occurring in every mainland state except South Australia.

The stems grow slowly and often tightly together, eventually reaching 2-5 m tall with a trunk diameter of 20-25 cm. * Easily grown in a rich strong loam enriched with leafmold and sand.

* Mirbelia is a plant genus belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is endemic to Australia, occurring in every mainland state except South Australia.

* The stems of most members ofthis genus contain the alkaloid ephedrine and are valuable in the treatment of asthma and many other complaints of therespiratory system. This shrub is made up of many erect bright green twigs.

* The stems of most members ofthis genus contain the alkaloid ephedrine and are valuable in the treatment of asthma and many other complaints of therespiratory system. This shrub is made up of many erect bright green twigs.

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. 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.