Summer Flowering Shrubs

Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your fertilizer. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum...

It makes a fine informal hedge or can be used as a foundation planting. Gulfstream Nandina is one of the best compact shrubs for year-round foliage interest. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune nandinas...

It does not like to have wet feet and may develop root rot if the soil is wet most of the time. 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.

Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your fertilizer. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum...

The first of these three numbers refers to Nitrogen, which is the primary element necessary for good, balanced growth within the Nandina. We like to tell folks that when watering Nandina or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of...

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

You'll want to water the bushes regularly after planting until they've been well established. 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.

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. The fruit appears earlier in the fall than on other varieties.

In choosing the basic type of fertilizer to suit your Purple Leaf Sand Cherry, it is important to determine what you need your Purple Leaf Sand Cherry to do. Fall is the time for shrubs to begin preparing for dormancy.

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.

Proper fertilization of your Frostproof Gardenia will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilizer gardenias such as Gardenia...

Our ideal fertilizer schedule for you to use is as follows. Aronia Autumn Magic is a somewhat more compact cultivar that typically grows to 3-6′ tall and to 3-5' wide. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce flowers. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood...

Don't fertilize Onyx Zebra Hydrangea after August. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the...

Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any hydrangeas. One would have to be very diligent in keeping the soil properly conditioned as stated above.

The stems then turn to red in winter. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning willows or any plant for that matter. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. Commercial manure or compost can be applied once in the spring around the base of the Skimmia japonica.

Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in. Rhus is Greek for Sumac, whereas the specific epithet refers Thypha, the cattail plant which is similar to the soft, staghorn like new growth.

At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy abundant foliage. During the second season following the severe pruning, the plant should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier...

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. 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 Admiration Barberry. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune viburnums. 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.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right.

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.

Physocarpus Coppertina has attractive, copper-flushed spring foliage turns to rich burgundy red in summer. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable...

Bluebeard Beyond Midnight does prefer drier soils so if there was ever a plant that we would recommend not adding topsoil or compost this is one. This process is called deadheading.