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It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain Physocarpus when pruning that particular plant. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

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. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than...

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. If you are a beginner at growing plants Cityline Paris Hydrangea 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...

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. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

Most growers and researchers agree that only light pruning is necessary for plenty of blooms, so the choice is really yours. Several of these selections are still widely grown today, including ‘Catawba', ‘Cherokee', and ‘Seminole'.

Distylium Blue Cascade 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.

Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements that are just as important in consideration of spirea nutrition.

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. When pruning large hydrangeas, pruning can be a general shaping or shearing of the plants or it can be a severe pruning that significantly reduces the size of the plant.

Red-Tipped Photinia 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 tree-tone fertilizer.

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.

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions.

Prune limbs flush to the feeder branches without leaving nubs. The most important reason for pruning Little Princess Spirea is to improve the overall health of the plant. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes...

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. 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...

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible...

For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around Viburnums such as Shasta Viburnum. Shasta Viburnum produces pretty white flower clusters that blanket the plant in mid to late spring, bringing along an intoxicating perfume.

Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. 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.

The Cardinal Autumn Olive is ideal for property lines, corners, borders and windbreaks. In September, branches are smothered with baskets of bright red berries loved by songbirds. Highly recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Japanese Kerria is an open, fast growing shrub and has yellow-green stems that add color to the winter landscape. This shrub can fit in just about anywhere. The green bark is retained throughout the winter.

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot.

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. When a -25 degree cold spell killed all the Viburnum dilatatum seedlings except one, Indiana's Rod Henneke knew he had something special.

We like to tell folks that when watering Roses its best not to water the foliage of the plant. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose.

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good,...

These flowers stay true blue in most soil types, but like all classic hydrangeas, the flowers will lean toward lavender or even pink if the soil is less acidic. Reduce the strength of the Aluminum sulfate to 1/4 oz per gallon of water.

These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how you should prune the plant. In most cases, the plant should have no problem recovering from such a major pruning, and the pruned plant should quickly begin to...

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. Instead, buy a 7′ variety, and you will find yourself with an incredibly low-maintenance plant.

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Lilac Madame Lemoine. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and...

Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel 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.