Miscellaneous Evergreen Shrubs Shrubs For Sale In Chicago

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. 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 suggest when planting your newly purchased Brass Buckles Holly that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the camellias. Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide...

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the camellias. Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide...

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer.

Many times, Dwarf Hinoki Cypress that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize nandinas such as Gulfstream Nandina although truth be told I feel its the best. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Baby Gem Boxwood with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of...

Severely pruning such infested mahonia will not only re-invigorate the plant, but will also reduce insect problems and minimize corrective treatments necessary to eliminate such problems.

Red-Tipped Photinia (Photinia x fraseri) is a very popular shrub used as a privacy or screening plant. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize Photinias such as Red-Tipped Photinia although truth be told I feel its the best.

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.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning camellias. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any camellias. Severe pruning of camellias is generally thought to involve the removal of one third...

It would not be a bad idea to have a soil sample checked with your local Extension Service before applying fertilizer. They can be planted to create a low hedge or used in the border as specimens or en masse to create a wave of color.

Can be trimmed to shorter height if desired. Sky Pencil Holly is perfect for entryways, small gardens, tight spaces, accents, or as a narrow hedge due to its compact shape of only 1½' wide and 8' tall.

At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how you should prune the plant. Proper fertilization of your camellias, like Camellia White by the Gate will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as...

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Aronia Autumn Magic a good deep watering.

This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Schip Cherry Laurel plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well.

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. We highly recommend that you mulch your Ilex Glabra Densa with either a ground hardwood mulch or...

One male plant will pollinate up to five female plants. NOTE: Female plants produce berries. Mix in peat moss and Ferrous Sulfate to increase the soil acidity. Delightful evergreen plants with lush, glossy deep green leaves, and brilliant red berries...

We like to tell folks that when watering Azaleas or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant. Autumn Bonfire Encore Azalea is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted...

Proper fertilization of your Kalmia Latifolia Elf will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain plants when pruning that particular plant. Templehof Hinoki Cypress are one of the easiest to grow and one of the most underused ornamental plants available today.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning azaleas or any plant for that matter. The next year's blossoms typically start forming at the beginning of July, so you must prune an azalea bush before then.

Leucothoe Scarletta becomes reddish-bronze in fall. We highly recommend that you mulch your Leucothoe Scarletta with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.