Trees And Shrubs For Sale

Shearing is generally not needed on Castle Spire Holly however for a formal hedge start shearing when the tree reaches 3 or 4 feet in height, cutting only the sides, remove no more than 3 or 4 inches of growth.

Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of shrubs in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Templehof Hinoki Cypress a good deep watering.

Plant 4 to 8 feet apart, depending upon your desired results. You can prune dead or diseased limbs anytime of the year. The Dragon Lady Holly is widely used as a quick growing formal hedge.

The large, puffy flowers pack the dwarf's branches the whole summer. That's exactly what the Limelight Hydrangea delivers season after season. Although it's trained to be a dwarf, the Limelight Hydrangea can grow to about 8 feet if it's not pruned.

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Anna's Magic Ball Arborvitae, this misunderstanding...

It has also shown promise in stimulating the growth of the new roots which means quicker establishment for you plant. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

Fall is the time for junipers to begin preparing for dormancy. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Blue Point Juniper Spiral Topiary plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper.

The needles are highly ornamental and remain steel blue throughout the winter. As with chemical fertilizers, do not apply it right next to the trunk or stems emerging from the ground.

It is also organic and slow release which will feed your trees the proper amount of nutrients over a period of time rather than all at once which can burn the root tips and actually have the opposite effect of slowing down plant growth.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. We highly recommend that you mulch your Horstmans Silberlocke Korean Fir with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground...

Flowers give way to round seed capsules which often persist well into winter. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. This National Arboretum breeding program continues to use names of Native American tribes, though...

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.

Many times, trees that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

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 garden. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

Flowers give way to round seed capsules which often persist well into winter. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Ebony and Ivory Crape Myrtle a good deep watering.

Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Plants such as Hamamelis Vernalis grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early 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. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the early spring and early summer.

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 plant nutrition.

Little Quick Fire from Proven Winners flowers about a month before other hydrangeas. Add it to your existing hydrangea garden to extend the hydrangea season. This dwarf plant fits easily into any landscape, including container gardens.

Prune in early spring, just as new growth begins to emerge on the stems. Invincibelles can handle cold down to USDA Hardiness Zone 3. Tall and naturally grows in a tiny, rounded mound.

Tall with a similar spread, Pristine Mountain Laurel has lush, evergreen foliage. Pristine Mountain Laurel is available in a gallon pot and shipping now. Pristine Mountain Laurel is a great little shrub for your garden.

Fine Line Buckthorn from Proven Winners combines wonderful texture and a narrow form that makes it great for any landscape. It is also deer resistant. Produces very few fruit, none of which are edible.

Best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Silver Dollar Hydrangea is a compact plant with large, lacy white blooms in late summer. The stems are strong and hold the flowers upright.

No pollinator is needed to set fruit and the upright habit makes this beautyberry a space saver. Pearl Glam Beautyberry from Proven Winners emerges in spring with dark purple foliage, then brings white flowers in late summer that yield hundreds of violet-purple...

The foliage combines beautifully with the hot pink blooms. Jazz Hands Dwarf Pink Loropetalum from Proven Winners has cool purple foliage with a cranberry undercurrent. This plant fits well into residential landscapes and container gardens and is also...

Tiny Tuff Stuff from Proven Winners is a very hardy hydrangea that produces blue flowers in acidic soil and pink in more alkaline soil. The blooms tip down in a distinctive arching fashion and the shrub's narrow leaves and an abundance of flowers cover...

Perfect for flower arrangements. Pink in alkaline soils and blue in acidic soils, Big Daddy's huge blooms are as big as balloons at a child's birthday party. 'Big Daddy' will bloom from early summer through fall.