Miscellaneous Flowering Shrubs Flowering Shrubs For Sale In Alexandria

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. We highly recommend that you mulch your Blue Angel Rose of Sharon with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your...

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of the most relaxing...

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. Many times, trees that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs.

Admiration Barberry is a shrub that is guaranteed to make you do a double take! Admiration Barberry lives up to its name, producing a truly remarkable color display. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the...

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Aronia Autumn Magic tend to use more nitrogen than some other plant families. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to...

This plant is also called False Holly. Pruning time is best done in the spring. It can also be kept in a large container for many years. Goshiki means ‘five colored' in Japanese and refers to the various colors found on each leaf.

Excellent in borders or as a specimen. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. Severe pruning of camellias is generally thought to involve the removal of one third to one half of the...

The branches are also highly prized in upscale florists displays for their beauty and fragrance. So close in fact, that centuries ago when it was first brought into cultivation in China, it was believed that the crater pattern you can see on the moon...

Perfect for an Asian garden or as a specimen plant. Although many well established mahonia perform wonderfully in the garden without being fertilized, they will do even better with a regular fertilization program.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the...

Despite their slow growth patterns, camellias are considered to be heavy feeders. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

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. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain...

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

Tuck it into your existing mixed border or use it as a mass planting. Spirea are one of the easiest to grow and one of the most underused ornamentals available today. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water...

At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

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. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant.

When the seed capsule splits open in fall, 1-2 black seeds explode out of it, landing up to 30 feet away. We like to tell folks that when watering Witch Hazel or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant.

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. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding...

Be sure that these fertilizers have minor elements as well. Fragrant winter blossoms are an added bonus. 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...

An additional common name is Lilac of the South in reference to its popularity in southern gardens (USDA Zones 7-9). Disease resistance, beautiful bark, and enhanced cold hardiness were imparted to these hybrids, just as Egolf had planned.

Proper fertilization of your Color Guard Yucca will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable foliage. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil...

It makes a great mass planting or foundation planting, or can be incorporated into perennial gardens and mixed borders. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Buddleias, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

Mulch conserves moisture and deters weed growth. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to rake your mulch back...

Its large, frond-like leaves develop in whorls along its coarsely branched stems. This is not to be rushed. However, in some instances, this severe pruning could be even more drastic.

Hardy even in coldest areas, grows and blooms in sun or shade, in any soil and tolerates smoke. Drought resistant, attracts butterflies. For hedge use, plant 2 feet apart. For individual planting, plant 6 feet apart.

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. This is not to be rushed. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Autumn Coral Encore Azalea, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer...

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.