Fertilizer

We do not recommend fertilizing at initial planting time. Instead, use a root stimulator, and begin a regular feeding regimen the next growing season with an appropriate fertilizer.

Mulching

No additional mulch should be added if it was done during the initial planting. However, If our planting did not include mulching, we recommend that 2 inches of mulch be applied. This will save a lot of weeding time and help the plant grow.
If mulch was applied then you can wait until the following year to touch up thin spots or even add a thin top dressing of 1 to 2 inches. This is important to all plants since mulching reduces evaporation, lowers the soil temperature, and helps prevent weed growth.

Spraying

Your plants will be insect and disease-free when planted. If in the future the plants need to be treated for any insects or disease problems please give us a call or email us, and we can help you choose the right formula or product to fit your needs.

Pruning

Just about all shrubs and trees can be pruned when dormant, usually in late winter just before spring growth begins. The exceptions to this are azaleas, hydrangeas, camellia, cherries, Japanese magnolias, pear trees, and some other flowering plants. Pruning at any other time may result in loss of flower buds and then no flowers. If you have questions on what or when to prune just give us a call or email us. Since soil and light conditions vary greatly from area to area is impossible to set specific maintenance standards.