Small Drought Tolerant Shrubs

It is endemic to Australia, occurring in every mainland state except South Australia. * Mirbelia is a plant genus belonging to the Fabaceae family.

Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. An exciting improvement to Ninebark, Physocarpus Summer Wine combines the fine texture and compact branching of Physocarpus ‘Nana' with the dark foliage of .

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

A native cultivar, Rhus Tiger Eyes does well in full to part sun in a well draining soil. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain plants when pruning that particular plant. If you do not have acid soil, soil tests may be necessary followed by ph adjustments.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Caryopteris Dark Knight a good deep watering. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. 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...

When selecting a fertilizer for your Little Giant Arborvitae, if soil Ph is not an issue a simple balanced fertilizer can be used such as Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully.

Large Buddleias that have been severely pruned have the advantage of a large root system that has excessive capacity, and its roots are capable of supplying all of its energies to a smaller number of branches and foliage.

A later flowering perennial, Caryopteris Beyond Midnight provides nectar for pollinators including bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid soft growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Lo and Behold Ice Chip Buddleia a good deep watering. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.

Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your Butterfly Bush fertilizer. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during...

For an organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around Butterfly Bushes such as Lo and Behold Blue Chip Jr Buddleia. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

Helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Buddleia Nanho Blue plants that you...

Helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Black Knight Buddleia plants that...

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 line of attack.

Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize ninebarks.

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. 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.

The main reason for pruning laurels such as Sargent Green Juniper is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

Despite their fast growth patterns, Junipers are considered to be light feeders. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Blue Rug Juniper needs, it is important to determine what you need your juniper to do.

Flower buds purportedly resemble white pearls, hence the cultivar name. Elliptic, serrate, pale green leaves (to 3" long) turn yellow in fall. * This species of pearlbush is an early-blooming, upright deciduous shrub that is native to Manchuria and Korea.

We like to tell folks that when watering Anna's Magic Ball Arborvitae or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant. A very large established shrubs in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups of spread around the drip line of the...

This durable plant may be used in the landscape for season-long color, and can also a great choice for patio containers. Follow this up with a early summer application of Espoma , this will provide the necessary nutrients and raise the acid level in the...

Little pruning is needed other than the occasional removal of dead or broken branches. Prune in spring after flowering to maintain attractive shape. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Pieris Katsura 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.

For example, a 4-8-8 fertilizer with minor elements included would be a good choice for a well established juniper. 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.