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If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on hydrangeas. 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...

This shrub is known for its brilliant summer display of scarlet red buds and pink flowers, in early to mid summer. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

There is quite bit of debate, about larger pruning jobs involving Clethra Sixteen Candles. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your soil.

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing hydrangeas with adequate nutrition. Pruning large Hydrangea's that are well established will enable the plant to have...

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning hydrangeas or any plant for that matter. Fall is the time for hydrangeas to begin preparing for dormancy. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems.

For the most part, container trees can be planted year around, provided the ground isn't frozen. Of the other plants found within the Fargesia ‘Rufa' species, our Hardy Clumping Bamboo is the shorter, hardier and more versatile cousin.

If the soil naturally contains aluminum, one must try to keep it away from the hydrangea's system. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning.

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

More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Let's Dance Diva...

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. Kalmia Latifolia Red Bandit is a superior flowering shrub with showy clusters of dark pink buds with a striking maroon band that flowers in late May...

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing hydrangeas will adequate nutrition. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to hydrangeas, this misunderstanding...

Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, hydrangeas do amazingly well with a more relaxed approach. If a hydrangea is being trained as a hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being...

Henry's refers to Josephine Henry and Garnet refers to Swarthmore's school color (not the shrub's fall foliage). We suggest when planting your newly purchased Itea Henry's Garnet plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper.

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Always be sure to look on the fertilizer label on the back of the bag to see exactly what is included in the fertilizer. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously,...

Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in. 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.

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease...

We highly recommend that you mulch your Yellow Twig Dogwood with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Provides unmatched winter intrest especially when planted in front of a contrasting backdrop.

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. Kalmia latifolia Elf, aka Dwarf Mountain Laurel, flowers in May and are a light pink with white overtones and pink center.

This hydrangea grows from Manitoba to Mobile, blooming every year from mid-summer to frost. When fertilizing hydrangeas in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer).

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.

This is useful if you want a uniform border and height control, but it can result in bunchy growth and knobby stems that may be more susceptible to aphids and disease. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced...

If a liquid fertilizer is used for Spring Glory Forsythia, it should be applied every month for both plants in pots and in the ground. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter.

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I personally find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and...

Many times, Rhododendron Bessie Howells that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Shrubs such as Rhododendron Bessie Howells grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and once in the summer.

It doesn't grow fast, but it grows strong. Plant it around a tall tree or as a hedge around your patio. Densiformis Yew is an amazing evergreen that should not to be left out of any landscape, so don't leave it out of yours! Order some today.