Mature Trees And Shrubs

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. Cut the top of the Hicks Yew back to its joint with a lateral branch, if needed, to control the height,...

Never plant Castle Spire Holly deeper than originally planted in the pot. Plant with Castle Wall Holly for good berry production. You can prune dead or diseased limbs anytime of the year.

Large shrubs have specific functions, as do trees. Soil conditions, level of moisture, light requirements, and exposure also play an important part in how well a shrub will perform.Another thing to consider is growth rate.

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. In severe and sudden cold snaps it can defoliate, but it will leaf out in spring.

This will protect the trunk of the tree from being damaged by the tie wire. Bio-tone Starter Plus is an all-natural plant food that is combined with a stronger concentration of beneficial bacteria along with both endo and ecto .

Although it's trained to be a dwarf, the Limelight Hydrangea can grow to about 8 feet if it's not pruned. Dry and preserve some of your favorite blooms to keep them on hand after season's end - it's the perfect way to keep summer alive.

For those of us living in most of Eastern North America; our native winterberry holly can be the preferred choice. Fortunately, through appropriate plant selection we can make our gardens truly a four season event complete with bright colours and architectural...

Callling a MahoniaThree very different specimens, but all "evergreen." These and other choice cultivars will spark up a humdrum landscape and provide beautiful clippings for wintertime displays in the home.Thank you, DG subscribers plantfreak78 and Catmint20906...

I suppose for something that has been around for over 300 million years, perseverance and grace in the face of adversity would be prerequisites. It is one of the oldest of cultivated species.

By fall most of the tender grasses, forbs, and plants that are eaten in spring and summer are but a memory. Twigs and foliage of the oak provide browse for deer and rabbits. Hundreds of thousands of people voted in 2001 and selected the oak as our National...

Little Giant Arborvitae favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning.

This two-part series will introduce you to these less well-known cousins. Rhododendrons, azalea, heaths and heathers are well known representatives. Some variations possible in the fall colour of EnkianthusFlower details of Enkianthus: on left is the...

So as you can see, in zone 6 and colder, there are a host of ericaceous, acid-loving shrubs that can be incorporated with your rhododendrons, heaths and heathers, to provide a wide diversity of plant forms, textures and flowers.

After establishment and during the following years we recommend used at the recommended rates. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Simply mix the recommended amount of Bio-tone into the back fill soil and water in generously when...

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. Don't fertilize Blue Point Juniper Spiral Topiary after August. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing...

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. 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.

Growth will go from a smooth, greasy texture, to a rougher snake skin look. It has also shown promise in stimulating the growth of the new roots which means quicker establishment for you plant.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing...

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Several of these selections are still widely grown today, including ‘Catawba', ‘Cherokee', and ‘Seminole'.

Trees such as Sweetbay Magnolia grow best if they are fertilized lightly in the spring once frost has passed with a well-balanced, extended-release, fertilizer such as espoma . Full sun brings out the best fall color.

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to trees, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Golden Spirit Smoke Tree.

As a rule of thumb, Taunton.com has an excellent reference:Look at the place where needles emerge from a twig. It is hardy in zone 6 though 9Scots pine is the most widely distributed conifer in the world.

Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack.

The wood is aromatic and was used to construct coffins in ancient Egypt and to make the entrance doors of St. Peter's Basilica.in their normal form have horizontal branches like most of the rest of the genus Cupressus.

Established plants have long tap roots that help to make them drought-tolerant and wind-resistant. As a member of the Ericaceae (heath) family, it claims such relatives as blueberry and azalea.

The following is an introduction to some of the most commonly grown species. Coral trees include well over 100 species of some of the most beautiful flowering trees originating from all around the globe.

You will truly come to appreciate the variety of plants that grow among them.I often think of the walks I took through the whispering pines and upland woods of Northwest Florida. I recall the sound of the pines, the scent of the pines and their beauty...