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A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Do an early spring fertilizer with a product such as Espoma at the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage.

Invincibelle Spirit II Hydrangea naturally has blue flowers however the color can be enhanced by adding soil acidifier such as Espoma brand to the soil. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Invincibelle Spirit II Hydrangea to...

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize Holly such as Ilex Glabra Nordic although truth be told I feel its the best. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of...

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than desirable, if the fertilizer is applied on top of the...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

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.

If I had to recommend a time it would be late winter after the winter interest portion of the season is over but before the flowers form. Provides unmatched winter interest especially when planted in front of a contrasting backdrop.

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain Physocarpus when pruning that particular plant. Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended...

Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Kalmia latifolia Red Bandit to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. Fall is the time for arborvitaes to begin preparing for dormancy.

Extremely hardy. A male pollenizer, such as Jim Dandy Holly is required for berry set. A profusion of bright red berries brighten the winter landscape and provide food for birds.

The most important reason for pruning Nandinas is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define...

Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. During the second season following the severe pruning, the hydrangea should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of the increased...

It will mature to 2'-3 with a spread of 3'-4'. Happy Face is an outstanding low-maintenance plant, it is deer resistant and requires little pruning. The abundance of large, bright yellow flowers will keep a bit of sunshine in your garden all season long!...

Vegetus Euonymus is an incredibly versatile plant. The small, elliptical leaves are evergreen with a thick texture and matte green color. It does well in most soils and even tolerates city and coastal conditions.

Winter Gold Winterberry Holly is a deciduous female holly that produces ornamental pink-orange berries that persist well into winter, changing to golden yellow and providing wonderful winter interest on otherwise bare stems.

The brilliant flowers, accented with yellow throats, diminish in number as the season progresses. It's adaptive to a variety of soil types and even does well in urban settings. * Impressive, long-blooming flowers * Colorful foliage * Wildlife interest...

Whatever uses you value in your Serviceberry, it's sure to deliver. The green foliage turns shades of yellow and burgundy in the fall, an added bonus in addition to the plant's other stellar features.

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. If your Rhododendron Bessie Howells plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer that has a smaller first...

See “Using coffee grounds with your Azaleas” further down this page. The most important reason for pruning Leucothoe is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a flush of new growth.

If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Hamamelis virginiana, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution. Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide...

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. During the second season following the severe pruning, the plant should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of the increased vigor...

Cityline Paris keeps its red color in most any soil, developing only purplish centers in acidic soils. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants.

If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Nandina domestica, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before...

Order yours now and enjoy this compact evergreen with its showy display. After bloom, it adapts very well to pruning to augment the plant's natural mounding habit. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators love the bright flowers, and you'll...

Pruning large hydrangeas may be minor or major. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements that are just as important in consideration of hydrangea nutrition.