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Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the acid level in the soil which Camellias favor. Be sure that these fertilizers have minor elements as well.

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. 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 you do not have acid soil, soil tests may be necessary followed by ph adjustments. Keep the two shrubs at different height to avoid an awkward appearance of the softer Sarcococca shrub compared to the sharp box.

Drought and deer resistant, evergreen, good for cutting. An abundance of brilliant, orange-scarlet berries follow the bloom and the bush becomes a ''mound of flame'' with the effect lasting well into winter.

Consider planting summer blooming shrubs such as paniculata hydrangeas to extend the color season. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil.

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Osmanthus Goshiki take to pruning and shearing very well, to either promote good color or maintain a manageable size.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil.

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. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous...

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil.

To thin, prune selected branches throughout the shrub to the main trunk, to a lateral branch or to a lateral bud. Thinning can be done any time of the year except about six weeks before the first frost.

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the camellias. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

In addition, coffee grounds may help suppress fungal plant diseases, according to the Washington State University Puyallup Research & Extension. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there...

Check trees every three months and loosen as needed. Since Castle Spire Holly have a shallow root system, weeds and grass growing around the tree will cause the tree to grow much slower until established.

Euonymus Manhattan makes an excellent Privacy hedge. 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.

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. 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.

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. 1 male will fertilize 5 females. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Skimmia japonica plants that you dig a hole twice as...

In order for Templehof Hinoki Cypress to give their maximum performance, certain fertilization requirements must be met. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Templehof Hinoki Cypress to spread through the loose, nutrient rich...

When pruning established Euonymus 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. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer to suit your Silver King Euonymus, it is important...

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. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous...

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.

In some instances where the required pruning would be drastic, the pruning may be done towards the end of summer even if the plant has not finished blooming. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization,...

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for acid loving shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Autumn Angel Encore Azalea. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products...

When planting in hard clay soils, its best to dig the hole several feet wider than the root system and fill with soft loam soil to give the young Dragon Lady Holly tree a faster, more aggressive root system.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Its bright white flowers in April give way to bright black berries which add interest during the autumn and winter months.

Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown. This not only can cause fungal diseases, but also causes the leaves to grow just on the edges of the shrub.

Sky Pencil Holly is perfect for entryways, small gardens, tight spaces, accents, or as a narrow hedge due to its compact shape of only 1½' wide and 8' tall. Can be trimmed to shorter height if desired.