Fast Growing Trees And Shrubs

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing Hicks Yew with adequate nutrition. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that...

Clusters can be used at the ends of shrub borders or even in the middle to bring symmetry or vertical elements into the garden. Castle Spire Holly can also be planted in clusters in corners of the garden or to hide smaller permanent fixtures in the garden...

Slow-growing specimens require less maintenance, so are better suited to areas where other plants with similar needs are located. Soil conditions, level of moisture, light requirements, and exposure also play an important part in how well a shrub will...

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

Trim when needed but we do suggest waiting until after the initial flush of soft spring growth however it can be pruned in late winter before the onset of new growth. After establishment and during the following years we recommend used at the recommended...

Dry and preserve some of your favorite blooms to keep them on hand after season's end - it's the perfect way to keep summer alive. The large, puffy flowers pack the dwarf's branches the whole summer.

For those of us living in most of Eastern North America; our native winterberry holly can be the preferred choice. At this time of year we're often under whelmed by the lack of colour out our windows.

Evergreens are ever popular in the home landscape. The persistent winter foliage reminds us of eventual spring, and shelters songbirds on frosty nights. 'Soft Caress' is not only attractive in its own right, but especially so for gardeners who are familiar...

Fortunately, cultivars have been employed to focus on the propagation of male only clones that do not bear fruit. The nut found inside the thin outer layer of pulp is edible and considered in a delicacy in many Asian cultures.

Voters were free to write in other choices, as well. It became official in 2004 when Congress passed a bill and the President signed it. The crown offers cover and nesting sites for birds and squirrels, and cavities in both living and dead trees provide...

The most important reason for pruning Little Giant Arborvitae is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die...

Some variations possible in the fall colour of EnkianthusFlower details of Enkianthus: on left is the standard flowers while on the right is the cultivar 'Red Bell' However, there are a host of lesser-known ericaceous shrubs which can make admirable companion...

Part 2 of this two-part series will introduce you to more of the lesser-known ericaceous shrubs, from Ledum to Zenobia. So as you can see, in zone 6 and colder, there are a host of ericaceous, acid-loving shrubs that can be incorporated with your rhododendrons,...

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

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. A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk).

Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the...

These are very small insects that can be seen with a magnifying glass. Shearing twice a year is sufficient but only if needed. It is also organic and slow release which will feed your trees the proper amount of nutrients over a period of time rather than...

Horstmans Silberlocke Korean Fir is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground will take about 1/8 – 1/4 cup of espoma organic shrub-tone fertilizer.

In the wild, flowers are typically rose to red. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Although crape myrtles are a staple in the Southeast United States, plants such...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

Slash pines can live as long as 200 years and will typically grow 60 to 100 feet tall. It is hardy in zones 3 through 7Also known as the Arkansas pine, oldfield pine and North Caroline pine, the Loblolly is arguably the most commercially important forest...

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* Mint shrub is a semi-woody, deciduous shrub of the mint family. Typically grows 3-5' tall. May be cut to the ground in late winter each year and grown as an herbaceous perennial in somewhat the same manner as buddleia.

* Mint shrub is a semi-woody, deciduous shrub of the mint family. Typically grows 3-5' tall. May be cut to the ground in late winter each year and grown as an herbaceous perennial in somewhat the same manner as buddleia.

If a few branches become too long, you can cut them back to maintain the shape at any time, but severe or more thorough pruning should only be done in early spring. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

Mediterranean cypress, Tuscan cypress, Spanish cypress, and funeral cypress are other common names. Unfortunately, Italian cypress pollen is a major allergen in areas where the tree is common.