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Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly after the application. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in.

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. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Sparkleberry Holly with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Sparkleberry Holly produces a striking and long-lasting display of brilliant red winter berries...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Hydrangea Limelight 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.

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

Sweet Summer Hydrangea grows best if they are fertilized once or twice in the summer. If your 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...

Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting. This is the classic red-twig dogwood with brilliant bright-red winter stems which are particularly showy against our northeast grey skies...

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 of the plant to be pruned.

Winter Red Winterberry Holly brightens the winter landscape. In addition to providing attractive green foliage during the growing season, this beloved, low-maintenance shrub produces red berries in late summer that attract birds through the winter months.

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. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide...

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

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Kalmia latifolia Olympic Fire, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year is probably the simplest solution.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your hydrangea fertilizer.

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 Forsythia, pruning can be a general shaping or shearing of the plants or it can be a severe pruning that...

Many times if they are lucky, gardeners inherit a wealth of viburnums in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Viburnum.

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 of the plant to be pruned.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Little Quick Fire Hydrangea 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.

This is not to be rushed. Many times, Ninebarks that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant.

As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible to disease...

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. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements...

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Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

Excellent results have been reported after using composted manure. 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.

Screenings and hedges of Ninebark's would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Physocarpus.