Miscellaneous Evergreen Shrubs Evergreen Shrubs For Sale In Sacramento

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune camellias. During the second season following the severe pruning, the camellia should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of...

Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. Drops of Gold Holly is a uniquely variegated female holly with intriguing golden yellow highlights on the upper and outermost foliage...

The main reason for pruning distyliums such as Distylium Blue Cascade is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will...

“Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death of the plant.It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced...

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. The most important reason for pruning Admiration Barberry is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a brilliant display of tri colored...

These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant.When pruning large Rhododendron, pruning can be a general shaping or shearing of the plants or it can be a severe pruning that...

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.

Euonymus such as Golden Euonymus grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and once in the summer. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Golden Euonymus to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than...

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain plants when pruning that particular plant. Despite their fast growth patterns, Rubus Calycinoides Emerald Carpet are considered to be light feeders.

Christmas Hollies are delightful evergreen plants with lush, glossy deep green leaves, and brilliant red berries now with a sturdy hardiness insuring their thriving, even under rugged Northern conditions.

When fertilizing Azaleas in containers, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer). “Buddy” Lee is the Director of Plant Innovations at Plant Development Services, Inc.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the...

Do not apply more fertilizer than is recommended on the label. 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.

Microbiota Decussata favors nutrient rich soil and ample fertilization. Depending on the quality of your existing soil, you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil. Most of the water you put on the plant at first, will run away from the plant...

Do not apply more fertilizer than is recommended on the label. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Euonymus Moonshadow plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper.

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. Plants require protection from direct afternoon sun and wind.

Excellent for dry rocky bare spots, banks and terraces. Low-growing evergreen. In the fall it turns a soft lavender-purple. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in any well-drained soil, very drought resistant! Plant 3' apart in staggered rows.

Autumn Ruby Encore Azaleas is a dwarf azalea that packs a powerful punch of rich, dark red color with single velvety blooms. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements...

Don't fertilize Bright Edge Yucca after August. 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. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical...

It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Uses: Extremely attractive when used as in the mixed border, foundations,...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot.

Deer resistant. Ow evergreen shrub with silver-blue foliage on a widely spreading habit. A durable, tough groundcover. Plant on slopes or along retaining walls for erosion control.

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it involves science in understanding the physical growing habits...

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

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

When fertilizing Yuccas in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer). Yucca Bright Edge is a striking small selection of the deer-resistant , drought-tolerant American Southeast...