Privacy Trees And Shrubs

It is a pyramidal tree, which can reach up to 20 feet tall and up to 15 feet wide at the base which makes it good for tall screen. Dragon Lady Holly should never be planted in soils that are excessively wet for long periods of time.

The one question that comes up often when talking to customers is “when is the best time to plant.”? Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after.

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 mulch.

Despite their medium growth patterns, Templehof Hinoki Cypress are considered to be light feeders. Organic fertilizers such as Dehydrated Cow Manure or Milorganite may provide an excellent source of slow release nutrients in addition to your primary fertilizer.

Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. Thin out as much as 20 percent of the total juniper foliage, cutting the branches back to the central leader or trunk to open up the remaining branches...

Landscape professionals often chose this tree for borders and property lines because when planted in rows - they provide an attractive privacy fence. Order today and we'll ship it out tomorrow!

We recommend planting Christmas Jewel Holly in a line with about 5 feet apart from each other to create quick privacy, however they can be planted at 10 to 12 foot intervals if you don't mind waiting a bit for privacy.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. 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 number.

It was once thought that Dawn Redwoods were extinct. · Pyramidal growth – not only does the pyramid shape make this tree visually appealing, it also means no pruning! This very fast growing tree will be a standout feature in your yard in just a couple...

Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer...

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.

A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). If chemical fertilizers are used on your Silver King Euonymus, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year is probably...

A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). If chemical fertilizers are used on your Sky Pencil Holly, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring...

It is a naturally occurring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. 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.

Use them to line your drive way so they'll prevent snow from blowing in and building up or to block out the noise created by traffic. Their thick foliage and large mature height make them the perfect candidate for privacy trees.

We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly,...

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Winter Gem Boxwood a good deep watering. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after.

Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Green Luster Holly. If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Green Luster Holly, applying...

Water at the base of the plant near the soil line only. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Compact Japanese Holly. If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Compact Japanese Holly,...

Follow any hard pruning and shaping of boxwoods with a dose of fertilizer and a light layer of mulch. Thinning allows the leaves to grow along the entire branch, not just the tips, resulting in a fuller look.

Small, evergreen, groundcover type shrubs are hard to find in the landscape, but this Gold Mop Cypress fits the bill with its cooling blue foliage in the summer. Despite their medium growth patterns, Gold Mop Cypress are considered to be light feeders.

We like to tell folks that when watering Curly Privet or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant. 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...

It is graceful, and somewhat open in habit of growth. Basically the “good” fungus in Bio-tone colonizes on the growing roots of your newly planted plant and does not allow disease causing fungus to attack the new roots.

It is also organic and slow release which will feed your trees the proper amount of nutrients over a period of time rather than all at once which can burn the root tips and actually have the opposite effect of slowing down plant growth.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Osmanthus Goshiki plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant.

For the most part, container trees can be planted year around, provided the ground isn't frozen. More trees die from over watering than under. Staking young trees is recommended to minimize the stress on the stem from winds blowing the tree.