Sun Tolerant Shrubs

If a liquid fertilizer is used for Physocarpus Summer Wine, it should be applied every month for both plants in pots and in the ground. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing...

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. Another reason for pruning Physocarpus such as Physocarpus can be to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. Bio-tone starter fertilizer is the best product to use at the time of planting.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Generally, an application sometime during the first part of March, followed by a second application during the first part of May, and a final third application during the first...

The flowers have a refreshing scent of ripe apples. A fluid extract has been used as an antiperiodic. The plant contains an alkaloid that has a powerfully depressant action on the heart.

We highly recommend that you mulch your CLemon Candy Physocarpus with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Lemon Candy Physocarpus produces chartreuse foliage that contrasts the deep red stems...

The flowers have a refreshing scent of ripe apples. A fluid extract has been used as an antiperiodic. The plant contains an alkaloid that has a powerfully depressant action on the heart.

(Use less fertilizer for Buddleias in a container.) “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death of the buddleia.It is much, much better to err on the side of too...

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. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. We highly recommend that you mulch your Coppertina Physocarpus with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local...

* This species of pearlbush is an early-blooming, upright deciduous shrub that is native to Manchuria and Korea. Flower buds purportedly resemble white pearls, hence the cultivar name.

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 Buddleia Petite Tutti Frutti will have few if any bloom buds during...

For a totally organic approach, many gardeners use commercial manure on the soil around shrubs such as Thuja Whipcord. The drooping foliage is glossy green in summer with a bronze cast in winter.

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

Feeding your plants is probably the single most forgotten part of growing healthy long lasting plants. This procedure, called deadheading, encourages the plant to produce new flowers, keeping your plant looking attractive throughout the season.

If your Buddleia Lo and Behold Ice Chip 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.

Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Buddleias, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.

If your Buddleia Lo and Behold Blue Chip Jr 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.

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose.

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose.

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). 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.

* This species of pearlbush is an early-blooming, upright deciduous shrub that is native to Manchuria and Korea. Flower buds purportedly resemble white pearls, hence the cultivar name.

Fall is the time for arborvitaes to begin preparing for dormancy. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer.

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing Physocarpus with adequate nutrition. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions,...

This extra-early bloomer reblooms throughout the summer months. This procedure, called deadheading, encourages the Daylily Happy Returns plant to produce new flowers, keeping your plant looking attractive throughout the season.

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

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Pieris or any plant for that matter.