Shrub Pruner

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. When pruning established viburnums where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the...

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. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus.

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize nandinas such as Gulfstream Nandina although truth be told I feel its the best. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market.

We like to tell folks that when watering Nandina's or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant. Plants such as Obsession Nandina grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer.

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. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Firepower Nandina or any plant in my...

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to rake...

Is used for Onyx Zebra Hydrangea, it should be applied every month during the spring and early summer for both plants in pots and in the ground. If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in the short-run...

Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of hydrangeas in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain Physocarpus when pruning that particular plant.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “die back” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce many more foliage.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Blush Pink Nandina is very easy to grow, however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground will take about 1/8 – 1/4 cup of espoma organic...

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Nandina Lemon Lime, it is important to determine what you need your nandinas to do. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves...

For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. Flirt was bred from Harbour Dwarf and retains its low growing, spreading characteristics, but with the added bonus of masses of red new growth.

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 growing vigorously, and it is very likely that the viburnum will have few if any bloom buds during the season following...

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus.

Spirea such as Spirea Double Play Artisan generally do well in acidic soils with ph readings from 5.5 to 6.8. If the ph of your soil is not correct, it may affect the ability of your spirea to absorb the fertilizer that is applied.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens.

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plants. We highly recommend that you mulch your Bridal Wreath Spirea with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

Mahonia such as Mahonia Winter Sun generally do well in acidic soils with ph readings from 5.5 to 6.8. If the ph of your soil is not correct, it may affect the ability of your mahonia to absorb the fertilizer that is applied.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Rhododendron Fantastica.

If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. Screenings and hedges of barberries would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. This barberry is excellent for mass plantings and stands out as an accent plant.

Birds love the scarlet berries, which also provide an ornamental touch after the flowers fade. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

Viburnum Cardinal Candy was born and has improved hardiness compared to other dilatatum varieties, so northern gardeners can finally enjoy the impressive fruit of this viburnum. “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting...

To maintain boxwood in its most natural shape, thinning is the most appropriate way to prune for an informal look. The best time to thin would be mid- to late February before new growth starts.

This is not to be rushed. 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. We highly recommend that you mulch your Lilac beauty of Moscow with either a ground hardwood mulch...

This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. Many times, Hydrangeas that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs.