Flowering Evergreen Shrubs Zone 5

As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. Attractive, dome-shaped mound displays clusters of fragrant yellowish-white flowers on the female which will produce red berries when a male is present.

In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant...

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). However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize pieris.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die back” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its...

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. Also contributing to this cultivar's year-round display are its drooping chains of greenish white flower buds in winter and its pure...

If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in the short-run from setting flower buds to growing vigorously, and it is very likely that the Sarcococca hookeriana will have few if any bloom buds during the season...

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. It makes a beautiful evergreen hedge. 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.

Proper fertilization of your Nandina domestica will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have...

We like to tell folks that when watering Nandina's or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant. Gulfstream Nandina is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Obsession Nandina a good deep watering. This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it.

Proper fertilization of your Firepower Nandina will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have...

This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting.

Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. We like to tell folks that when watering Nandina or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die back” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce many more...

Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the rose. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. We highly recommend that you mulch your Autumn Moonlight Encore Azalea with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. However, if pH has risen, the grounds help decrease that number.

Although not a traditional perennial, this reliable shrub provides ornamental value in the landscape for numerous years. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep especially on Azaleas. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants.

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. An outstanding choice for foundation plantings or for use as an accent specimen along a wood line.

If you do not have acid soil, soil tests may be necessary followed by ph adjustments. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune camellias.

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Camellia Ack-Scent, it is important to determine what you need your camellias to do. Plants generally dislike changes in temperature, irregular watering or being moved.

Screenings and hedges of camellias would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. If you do not have acid soil, soil tests may be necessary followed by ph adjustments.

Excellent foundation shrub. In order for camellias to give their maximum performance, certain fertilization requirements must be met. Its single blossoms emerge in September and last through January.

If you do not have acid soil, soil tests may be necessary followed by ph adjustments. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune camellias.

Camellias are one of the slowest growing and yet one of the most desirable ornamentals available today. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Camellia White by the Gate a good deep watering.