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More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter.

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer.

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

This is not to be rushed. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing...

When pruning large viburnums, pruning can be a general shaping or shearing of the plants or it can be a severe pruning that significantly reduces the size of the plant. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would...

This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter.

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 an excellent first line of attack.

Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements that are just as important in consideration of shrub nutrition.

The Yucca is such an amazing plant, and Color Guard is one of the best varieties. Every individual leaf is bordered by vibrant green in spring and summer, with a central line of bright yellow running down the center.

Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements that are just as important in consideration of plant nutrition.

This is definitely one plant that has value for bird lovers in all zones that it grows. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

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

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.program.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Low growing dwarf shrub with bright green leaves on arching branches display deep burgundy fall color.

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

This is not to be rushed. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the arborvitae. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning...

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Lo and Behold Ice Chip Buddleia plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but...

Can be used to help aid in this process and also provide plants with a good soaking due to the slow release of the water into the root-zone of the plant. Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when...

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.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Viburnum mariesii to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

Starter fertilizer is the best product to use at the time of planting. Feeding your plants is probably the single most forgotten part of growing healthy long lasting plants. Caryopteris Dark Knight is a compact, mounding shrub with dense, fragrant, silver-gray...

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Proper fertilization of your Amethyst Falls Wisteria will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Templehof Hinoki Cypress to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

* Native to southeastern U.S.; lavender-pink or bluish flowers from mid- to late summer, followed by bright purple, violet, or magenta fruits in great profusion. It is juicy, sweet, fleshy, slightly aromatic.

In addition to providing attractive green foliage during the growing season, this beloved, low-maintenance shrub produces red berries in late summer that attract birds through the winter months.