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An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune hydrangeas as this does more harm than good. Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of hydrangeas in their gardens when they purchase...

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible to disease than plants with adequate levels...

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain hydrangeas when pruning that particular plant.

Fertilize Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry again 6 to 8 weeks later to encourage denser foliage or faster growth of young trees. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Azalea Ribbon Candy with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully with Azaleas.

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in the short-run from setting flower buds to...

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. Maintenance of Jim Dandy Holly is minimal once established.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune hydrangeas as this does more harm than good. Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of hydrangeas in their gardens when they purchase...

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed locations or colder micro-climates.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilizer hydrangeas such as Incrediball Hydrangea. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Incrediball Hydrangea a good deep watering.

This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique...

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Spring Glory Forsythia.

Always, read the label on your fertilizer bag, and follow the instructions. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning.

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. There are two schools of thought for pruning to enhance the beauty of the flowers.

This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique...

A very large tree in the ground will take 2 – 3 lbs spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. 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...

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than...

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. When fertilizing Physocarpus in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer).

Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully. Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of hydrangeas in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence.

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Mahonia Winter Sun. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Mahonia Winter Sun to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing...

This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning hydrangeas or any plant for that matter.

Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender...

As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Anna's Magic Ball Arborvitae or any plant in my opinion.