Maryland Native Flowers

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. This is definitely one plant that has value for bird lovers in all zones that it grows.

Hosta and Astilbe immediately come to mind. Read on to learn more about this group of woodlanders. There are many perennials that will tolerate shade, yet gardeners often seem to be at odds as to what to grow in shady locations.

The Southern Gentleman Holly is a tall male winterberry that is used to pollinate female winterberry plants. There will be no berries on this shrub, however you will see lots of small white flowers.

Do not apply more fertilizer than is recommended on the label. Organic fertilizers such as Dehydrated Cow Manure or Milorganite may provide an excellent source of slow release nutrients in addition to your primary fertilizer.

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Physocarpus Tiny Wine a good deep watering.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year is probably...

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8.

As mentioned when to prune your Pucker Up Red Twig Dogwood is completely up to you the gardener. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in.

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Physocarpus. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil.

Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your magnolia fertilizer. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus.

Carota seeds in bulk quantities. I require the mature, viable seed of Daucus carota subspecies carota, also known as Queen Anne's lace, Bishops Lace, Wild Carrot, and Bird's Nest. I require the mature, viable seed of Daucus Carota subspecies carota.

This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the plants. Fall is the time for Azaleas to begin preparing for dormancy.

During the second season following the severe pruning, the gardenia should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of the increased vigor in the plant.

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. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil...

However, during their initial establishment period, wildflowers require as much maintenance as traditional plantings. Fall plantings should be late enough so that seeds do not germinate until spring.

I must admit to a sneaking preference for the species types, which tend to be more leggy, awkward, and obstinate. But all that consistency can be a bit boring. Hey, they aren't called impatient for nothing! And few flowers bloom as neatly and profusely...

Provides nectar sources for pollinators. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies...

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. Our ideal fertilizer schedule for you to use is as follows. This is a plant that thrives on abuse.

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. We highly recommend that you mulch your Rhus Tiger Eyes with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local...

I sure am glad those numbers were not reduced between Anchorage and Seward, because they were breathtaking.Another interesting fact that I gleaned from many sources is that for several butterflies, lupines are important larvae food.

Nicotiana species were a big hit in Victorian flower gardens: tall, stately and oh-so-fragrant. Most modern hybrids should be self-cleaning, but it can't hurt to remove dead flowers if you see them.

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch.

Plants will sometimes also produce less flowers as a result of too much nitrogen. Proper fertilization of your Kalmia latifolia Olympic Fire will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Kalmia latifolia Red Bandit plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not...

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning plants. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. We highly recommend that you mulch your Mahonia Winter Sun with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground...

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Itea Little Henry to spread through the loose,...

Quaking Aspen trees range from $20 to $120 each (caliper 1"-2.5") Many other native plants available. We are open to the public Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm. SW Oregon wholesale nursery grows hardy and native plants for landscapes and restoration...