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 ...

Yellow leaves can also indicate several other nutrient deficiencies too.  If leaves are yellowing near the middle or bottom, this is likely a Nitrogen deficiency.  Calcium and manganese deficiencies ...

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 ...

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).

Maples, especially the Autumn Blaze types, are commonly affected, but iron chlorosis can also affect other trees and shrubs, such as roses, apples and even strawberry plants. The first symptom of ...

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 ...