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... keep evergreens like junipers , spruce , or arborvitae symmetrical by cutting off wayward shoots as they appear . To keep evergreens dense , clip out several growing tips each spring . New growth will appear below the cutting point ...
... keep evergreens like junipers , spruce , or arborvitae symmetrical by cutting off wayward shoots as they appear . To keep evergreens dense , clip out several growing tips each spring . New growth will appear below the cutting point ...
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... keep them at their best . FERTILIZING Evergreen shrubs will grow without fertilizing , but deciduous shrubs benefit from a supplementary feeding once a year . The best times to feed are early spring or late fall after the plants have ...
... keep them at their best . FERTILIZING Evergreen shrubs will grow without fertilizing , but deciduous shrubs benefit from a supplementary feeding once a year . The best times to feed are early spring or late fall after the plants have ...
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... Keep soil moist to the touch . LIGHT : Bright , indirect light . Full sun will burn leaves , but too little sun will cause them to shed . COMMENTS : Use a general potting soil that has extra sand or perlite added . Feed 3 to 4 times a ...
... Keep soil moist to the touch . LIGHT : Bright , indirect light . Full sun will burn leaves , but too little sun will cause them to shed . COMMENTS : Use a general potting soil that has extra sand or perlite added . Feed 3 to 4 times a ...
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