Many trees, shrubs, and other ornamental plantings in Indiana and throughout the Midwest suffer from iron deficiency caused by high pH (alkaline) soil. Soil pH affects plant growth directly and ...

A common question I receive is, “How should I fertilize my trees or shrubs?” The answer, as with many gardening questions, is “It depends.” Factors such as soil conditions, plant age, and ...

Over time, the cast iron plant will spread via its underground rhizome roots to create a larger clump. It also has shallow roots, so it can grow under trees and large shrubs where other plants may ...

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Dear Neil: Can you tell me what is causing my shrubs’ leaves to turn brown and die, and what I can do to save them? Answer: This is iron deficiency. It begins with leaves that are light green ...

The authors show that in plants starved of iron, two key proteins for iron uptake — an enzyme called FRO2 and the iron-transporter protein IRT1 — are not induced in the presence of flg22 (Fig. 1).

Plant cool-season annuals, such as pansies and primulas that can tolerate a light frost, in early April. Monitor the weather, as temperatures that drop into the low 20s can damage even the more ...

The cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) ... I planted two shrubs four years ago and they have become huge. I know I need to prune them, but I don’t know how or when to prune.

The other option is to replant them directly where you want them to grow. The problem is that it will be a sunny bed (as roses prefer sun). In a sunny location, the shrubs need to drink water faster.

Merrifield Garden Center provides tips and tricks for planting flowering shrubs for their beauty and joy they provide. To stream WUSA9 on your phone, you need the WUSA9 app. Download the WUSA9 app ...

Hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines and flowers are not bothered by freezing temperatures, so that is not a concern. And there are very good reasons for you not to wait. Trees.