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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. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Gulfstream Nandina, it is important to determine what you need your nandina...

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. Proper fertilization of your Obsession Nandina will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Firepower Nandina favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization that is why we recommend an Organic fertilizer which tends to release nutrients...

It spreads over time by underground rhizomes to 3′ or more wide. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to roses, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing plants with adequate nutrition. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique...

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. It's a unique Nandina variety to be sure! In fact, it's the first Nandina to produce this bright lemon-lime color.

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. You'll want to water the bushes regularly after planting until they've been well established.

Don't fertilize Callicarpa Early Amethyst after August. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Callicarpa, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of...

Provides nectar sources for pollinators. Although these hydrangeas 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...

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. If a Calycanthus Aphrodite is being trained as a hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown as a specimen form.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Frostproof Gardenia 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.

Aronia Autumn Magic tend to use more nitrogen than some other plant families. If I had to recommend a time it would be late winter after the winter interest portion of the season is over but before the flowers form.

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. The above suggestions for bluing would also work for a potted plant. They also thrive as foundation plants or backing up a classic cottage border.

Pruning large hydrangeas may be minor or major. In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. Proper fertilization of your Onyx Zebra Hydrangea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide...

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. If the soil naturally contains aluminum and is acid (low pH) the color of the hydrangea will automatically tend toward shades of blue and/or...

The bright pink new foliage matures to variegated creamy white and green. This is not to be rushed. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements that are just as important...

This is not to be rushed. The main reason for pruning laurels such as Skimmia japonica is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water...

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Our ideal fertilizer schedule for you to use is as follows. Feeding your plants is probably the single most forgotten part of growing healthy long lasting...

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.

Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than desirable, if the fertilizer is applied on top of the mulch.

Pruning large Admiration Barberry may be minor or major. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your soil.

This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. 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.

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. Proper fertilization of your Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea will lead to healthier and...

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any hydrangeas. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your...

Purple foliage tends to green up in hot summer climates as the summer progresses. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Coppertina Physocarpus, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year is probably the simplest solution.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Caryopteris Dark Knight a good deep watering. We recommend feeding your Caryopteris Dark Knight in the very early spring and again in mid summer after all new...

Plant it with Nikko Blue hydrangeas and Silver Carpet Snow-in-summer for a fresh riff on a classic patriotic cottage look. If you're looking for something that isn't the norm for your foundation plantings, something that will really stand out all year,...