Miscellaneous Evergreen Shrubs Flowering Shrubs For Sale In Massachusetts

Although these camellias may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune these plants to restore vigor or to create a different definition in the landscape for the new owner of the property.

Severe pruning of camellias is generally thought to involve the removal of one third to one half of the existing plant. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Camellia Hana Jiman plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Thuja Fire Chief a good deep watering. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant...

Camellias are one of the slowest growing and yet one of the most desirable ornamental plants available today. 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...

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Cultivars include ‘Diana' (white), ‘Helene' (white with maroon throat), ‘Minerva' (lavender), and ‘Aphrodite' (pink).

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. 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.

Lustrous dark green, wavy foliage with White Flowers. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected.

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel, it is important to determine what you need your Laurels to do. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize shrubs such as Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel although...

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer.

Produces an abundance of large showy cones held upright along the branches. “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 shrub.

If your Coppertina Physocarpus plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer that has a smaller first number, and a larger second and third number.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost, give the Microbiota Decussata a good deep watering. Microbiota Decussata is a ground cover that is perfect for foundations, wall planters where it can cascade, group...

Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown. Being dense evergreen shrubs they can even be employed to disguise ugly areas, such as dustbin or bicycle stores.

The best time when to trim azaleas is after the blossoms have faded but before the new blossom buds have started. You'll want to water the bushes regularly after planting until they've been well established.

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.

The leaves will show off five colors; cream, pink, orange, yellow, and white appear in attractive spots or swirls that combine together to create an eye-catching display! Use Goshiki to brighten up a shady corner or for a colorful informal hedge.

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. Don't fertilize Autumn Angel Encore Azalea after August in the North. Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn...

This is definitely one plant that has value for bird lovers in all zones that it grows. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Brilliant Red Chokeberry to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used...

This pretty, low-grower is dense and compact which makes it a favorite choice for small foundation plantings, hedges and screening. It blends in and adds without overpowering the surrounding shrubs in both leaf and flower.

The drooping foliage is glossy green in summer with a bronze cast in winter. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system.

There are two schools of thought, and quite a bit of debate, about larger pruning jobs. You'll rarely have to worry about anything other than birds eating the berries. Aronia Autumn Magic is a somewhat more compact cultivar that typically grows to 3-6′...

Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the hydrangea. Pruning large hydrangeas may be minor or major. Reduce the strength of the Aluminum sulfate to 1/4 oz per gallon of water.

Embarked on a crape myrtle breeding program that continues today, forty-five years later. Then remove lateral branches on the bottom half of the tree. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better...

Plant them out into their permanent positions when they are more than 15cm tall and give them some protection from winter cold for their first year or three outdoors. It is said to be equal in quality to olive oil.

We recommend planting Castle Spire Holly in a line with about 5 feet apart from each other to create quick privacy, however they can be planted at 10 to 12 foot intervals if you don't mind waiting a bit for privacy.

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 to the needs of your soil.

Fall is the time for plants to begin preparing for dormancy. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning.