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Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain plants when pruning that particular plant.

Fall is the time for Pieris to begin preparing for dormancy. Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates.

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the camellias. The contrasting, dark green foliage creates the perfect foil for the dark red flowers. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale...

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Little Giant Arborvitae, it is important to determine what you need your Plant to do. Fall is the time for arborvitaes to begin preparing for dormancy.

It can also be planted along a fence or utilized as an edger along a property line. Junipers are deer resistant as well. It eventually matures to a height of 6' tall and 1' wide making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens where space is limited.

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.

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. The foliage turns brilliant red in autumn. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer.

A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch. We highly recommend that you mulch your Compact Japanese Holly with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch...

Thrives in full sun or partial shade in any well-drained soil, very drought resistant! Plant 3' apart in staggered rows. Low-growing evergreen. In the fall it turns a soft lavender-purple.

Drought and deer resistant, evergreen, good for cutting. The Firethorn is a remarkable berried shrub that retains its foliage all winter. An abundance of brilliant, orange-scarlet berries follow the bloom and the bush becomes a ''mound of flame'' with...

Excellent results have been reported after using composted manure. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there...

See “Using coffee grounds with your Azaleas” further down this page. Don't fertilize Gumpo Pink Azalea after August in the North. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in.

Planting instructions with order. Delightful evergreen plants with lush, glossy deep green leaves, and brilliant red berries that attract birds now with a sturdy hardiness insuring their thriving, even under rugged Northern conditions.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Blue Rug Juniper with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit...

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. This is not to be rushed. If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Brass Buckles Holly, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once...

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. If a Sarcococca hookeriana is being trained as an hedge, it would need to be pruned differently...

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life.

Generally, an application sometime during the first part of March, followed by a second application during the first part of May, and a final third application during the first part of July should be sufficient for you spireas fertilization needs.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

Thin out as much as 20 percent of the total juniper foliage, cutting the branches back to the central leader or trunk to open up the remaining branches to airflow and sunlight. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was...

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Nandina Firepower is great when planted in mass for a powerful presence in more spacious landscapes.

In addition, coffee grounds may help suppress fungal plant diseases, according to the Washington State University Puyallup Research & Extension. Autumn Angeltm Azalea is a great addition to the garden with its long three season blooming period.

A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch. We highly recommend that you mulch your Sargent Green Juniper with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch...

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. However, boxwood's often do not respond well to this. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

Boxwood Baby Gem is a fine-textured broad-leaved evergreen that grows as tall as it is wide, reaching a maintainable size of 3 feet and resembling a little green muffin. Baby Gem Boxwood is aptly named.

Below Virginia many nurseries and Christmas tree growers field plant year around, weather permitting. The Christmas Jewel Holly tree is great if you need to create privacy for your home.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system.