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The information provided below
is a general guideline for taking care of shrubs, trees, and vines. The
recommendations are based on our Northern California climate and soil
conditions and are very general guidelines. For other areas, timing and
fertilizing schedules may vary. If you have any questions, please feel free to
e-mail
us.
FERTILIZING
SCHEDULE
Spring -
Fall
Most shrubs and trees should be fertilized at least once
in the Spring and again in the early Fall(late Summer). Some plants will
benefit from an additional application of fertilizer in the early summer. We
recommend using Master Start (5-20-10 with micronutrients). If you want to
stimulate growth, we recommend the Master Nursery Multi-Purpose
Fertilizer(16-16-16).
Shade loving plants prefer a fertilizer that contains
sulfur and iron as well as other trace minerals. Plants that would fall into
this category are azaleas, camellias, gardenias, rhododendrons, ferns, and
other shade loving plants. For shade loving plants, we recommend fertilizing at
least once in the Spring, once in the Summer, and once in the Fall with Master
Nursery Azalea, Camellia, Gardenia Food. If you prefer a liquid
fertilizer(water soluble), then you will need to fertilize once a month from
Spring through the Fall.
Winter
While many shrubs don't require
heavy feeding, we suggest that you add some additional minerals to your plant
once or twice during the Winter. We recommend Greenall's F.S.T.(iron, sulfur,
manganese, and zinc). By applying these minerals during the winter months, you
are helping build up the necessary nutrients that your trees, vines, and shrubs
will need in the Spring as they emerge from dormancy.
PRUNING SCHEDULE
There are different
methods and time frames for pruning. Most shrubs and vines can be pruned at
anytime to control growth. Most trees can take light pruning at anytime of the
year, but most deciduous trees like to be pruned in the winter. Azaleas and
rhododendrons should be pruned after they bloom. For specific pruning
requirements, you can ask us or refer to the Western Garden Book or other
horticultural book that discusses the specific plant you wish to
prune.
WATERING
SCHEDULE
Newly planted trees, shrubs, and vines should be
watered one to two times per week during the growing season(Spring - Fall).
They may require more frequent watering during very hot periods or if planted
during the hot summer months. If you are using a drip system, then make sure
water is covering the entire root area. This usually requires 2 or 3 drippers
to be placed around the plant or the use of a bubbler style dripper. Watering
in the winter months, when the plants are dormant, is only required when there
has been extended periods of no rainfall. There are exceptions to the amount of
water and the frequency of water needed based on the plant in question. Drought
tolerant plants like Ceanothus require very little water once established(in
the ground for over a year). If you are unsure about the amount of water a
certain plant needs, please
e-mail
us or consult your local nursery. |
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