Use and Care Manual
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Tips for success
Unpacking: Open and lift shipping box and other packaging up from the base to avoid damage
to the plant.
Watering: Sufficient watering is a must! Try not to let the soil completely dry out – you may
have to water every few days if rainfall does not occur. Overwatering can be as damaging as
underwatering. Be sure the area surrounding your shrub has enough drainage to avoid standing
water. Watering thoroughly in late Fall will enhance your shrub’s cold tolerance through
Winter.
Feeding: Feed your shrub once every 2 to 3 weeks during the growing season with a water-
soluble fertilizer for acid-loving plants. Discontinue feeding after September 1, so your shrubs
can harden off for their long Winter nap. Resume fertilizing when new growth appears in
Spring.
Mulching: Apply a 2 to 4-in. layer of shredded bark, compost, leaves, straw or other organic
matter around your shrubs to promote moisture retention, maintain even soil temperatures
and discourage weed growth. Replenish mulch as needed.
Pruning: Shrubs may be pruned to one-third of its size after its growing and flowering season –
ideally during the dormant Winter months.
Maintenance: Upon arrival and throughout your shrub’s life, remove wilted or discolored
foliage to encourage new growth. If weeds grow around your plant, pull them, including roots,
as soon as they appear.