Miscellaneous Evergreen Shrubs Evergreen Shrubs For Sale In New Jersey

Provides unmatched winter interest due to its flowering in the early winter. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to rake your mulch back to the drip line...

The most important reason for pruning camellias is to improve the overall health of the plant. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing camellias will adequate...

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. 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.

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. Pruning large camellias may be minor or major. For example, a 4-8-8 fertilizer with minor elements included would be a good choice for well established...

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the hollies.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Organic fertilizers such as Dehydrated Cow Manure or Milorganite may provide an excellent source...

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. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.

Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the acid level in the soil which Camellias favor. At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for...

Plant in sun or partial shade. Looks best if trimmed to a compact 4-6 feet. Mix in peat moss and Ferrous Sulfate to increase the soil acidity. Christmas Hollies are delightful evergreen plants with lush, glossy deep green leaves, and brilliant red berries...

For a totally organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around shrubs such as Soft Touch Holly. Soft Touch Holly is shrub that should be pruned in the late spring to maintain the shape and height of the plant.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Its single blossoms emerge in September and last through January. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil for Camellia...

Although many well established Gold Mop Cypress perform wonderfully in the garden without being fertilized, they will do even better with a regular fertilization program. However, in some instances, this severe pruning could be even more drastic.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Thuja Whipcord a good deep watering.

Plant in mass to create a desert effect. Yuccas such as Color Guard Yucca grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and once in the summer. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers...

It's a medium growing tree growing around 1 to 2 feet per year where its happy. Dragon Lady Holly should never be planted in soils that are excessively wet for long periods of time.

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Good soil drainage is essential (plants do not like “wet feet”). Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than desirable,...

If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Euonymus Greenspire, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.

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.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Red-Tipped Photinia plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific...

In some instances where the required pruning would be drastic, the pruning may be done towards the end of February even if the plant has not finished blooming. If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in...

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. This is not to be rushed. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Horstmans Silberlocke Korean Fir or any plant in my opinion.

Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of camellias in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence. In some instances where the required pruning would be drastic, the pruning may be done towards the end of February even if the plant...

Trim individual branches as needed to maintain the shape at any time throughout the year. Fall is the time for junipers to begin preparing for dormancy. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for...

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for acid loving shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Autumn Coral Encore Azalea. See “Using coffee grounds with your Azaleas” further down this page.

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any camellias.

Dwarf Alberta Spruce 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.