Thorny Shrubs

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Viburnum Winterthur a good deep...

Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements that are just as important in consideration of shrub nutrition.

It makes a fine informal hedge or can be used as a foundation planting. Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted manure. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8.

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.

Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements that are just as important in consideration of nandina nutrition.

(Use less fertilizer for hydrangeas 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 hydrangea.It is much, much better to err on the side of too...

Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers. Many times, Hydrangeas that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative...

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer.

Many times, Ninebarks that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Don't fertilize Lemon Candy Physocarpus after August. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant.

Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers. A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted...

Commercial manure or compost can be applied once in the spring around the base of the plant. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to rake your mulch back to...

Nandina Lemon Lime is a broad leaved evergreen with ornamental foliage. Nandina Lemon Lime 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...

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Nandina Flirt. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. 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...

Viburnum mariesii is draped in stunning white lacecap flowers held atop the branches in mid spring. If a liquid fertilizer is used for Viburnum mariesii, it should be applied every month for both plants in pots and in the ground.

Like all weigela, it is deer resistant and very easy to care for. Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. If your Weigelia Spilled Wine are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer that has a smaller...

We recommend Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully with Lilac Belle de Nancy. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

Despite their fast growth patterns, spirea are considered to be light feeders. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

To thin, prune selected branches throughout the shrub to the main trunk, to a lateral branch or to a lateral bud. Since those times there has been a rich documented history of the use of boxwood in the landscape.

Pruning large spireas may be minor or major. 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. An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8.

Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of shrubs in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence. Screenings and hedges of mahonia would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape.

A deficiency of Phosphorus may affect the energy transfer in the plant, and result in stunted growth as well. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. At the recommended rate this will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for...

If there are too many main trunks, a few may be pruned out completely depending on the form you desire. Or shear as needed to maintain size, or every 4-6 weeks to produce new colorful growth.

On average, viburnum shrubs need relatively little pruning. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Shasta Viburnum plants that you dig...

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted.

Some experts say you should remove a third of the large branches each year over three years. To maintain desired size and shape, this time prune after boxwood's have completed their main spring growth.

Any type of will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

They turn a stunning deep crimson as they age, which become an attractive shade of burgundy in fall. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to hydrangeas, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified.