Low Flowering Shrubs

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. 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...

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. For a totally organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around roses such as Obsession Nandina.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Firepower Nandina with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample...

As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Blush Pink Nandina a good deep watering. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Nandina Lemon Lime 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.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Callicarpa Early Amethyst a good deep watering. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also...

Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the Purple Leaf Sand Cherry. 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...

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned...

Pruning large gardenias that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also...

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Aronia Autumn Magic grows more compact than the norm, and is known for it's excellent red and purple autumn foliage.

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to hydrangeas, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag.

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the hydrangea. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the...

With its gorgeous pure white hydrangea color, Endless Summer Blushing Bride Hydrangea is also a favorite for wedding bouquets, arrangements and hydrangea centerpieces. During the second season following the severe pruning, the hydrangea should resume...

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 flowers.

Attractive, dome-shaped mound displays clusters of fragrant yellowish-white flowers on the female which will produce red berries when a male is present. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize shrubs such as Skimmia japonica although...

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants.

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Physocarpus. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.

Foliage is sun tolerant and scorch-resistant unless conditions are extremely dry when we recommend supplemental watering. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. Spectacular foliage emerges lime green and then matures to a warm gold in the summer.

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the Admiration Barberry. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Admiration Barberry, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer...

The black fruits are held in abundance in spectacular clusters from mid summer to early fall. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any viburnums.

Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully. Many times, Hydrangeas that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots,...

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Hydrangeas. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Screenings and hedges of Ninebark's would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Caryopteris Dark Knight a good deep watering. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

Try it with yellows and whites or blues and purples for a bold garden statement. Plant it with Nikko Blue hydrangeas and Silver Carpet Snow-in-summer for a fresh riff on a classic patriotic cottage look.