How To Grow Shrubs Successfully
Things that increase the chances of a gardener successfully growing shrubs happen before the bush is bought. The gardener should know the climate, soil, and light conditions where the bush or shrubs will be planted. Native shrubs may be ideal. She should then choose a type of forest that can thrive in the climate, is long-lived, and is resistant to disease and pests. Also, the shrubs should be tidy and not litter the ground with fruit or seeds. The gardener should also take into account how large the bush is going to get over the years. For example, a forest shouldn't be planted so close to the home that its branches will rub against the wall when it matures.
Some tips for buying shrubs are:
The branches should be symmetrical. They shouldn't have been pruned because it's a sign that unhealthy branches have been removed from the bushes. Flowering shrubs should not have dead buds. The bark should be healthy-looking and shouldn't look as if it's been uninjured. If the plant's dormant, the gardener might scrape away a tiny bit of the bark. If the stem tissue is green, the shrub is probably healthy. A potted shrub shouldn't have roots protruding from the soil's surface. This means that the bush has been in the pot for too long. The roots should be white or tan if the gardener can take the plant out of the container. Black or brown roots probably mean that the shrub is sick.
A burlapped ball should feel firm in both native shrubs and non-native shrubs. A loose ball means that the roots have dried up.
The soil should be firmed down around it and then thoroughly watered. A newly planted shrub, especially an evergreen shrub, must be regularly watered to ensure the roots don’t dry out. You can layer mulch or rotted manure around the bush, but it shouldn’t cover the crown. Mulch keeps the soil cool in hot weather, retains moisture, and reminds the gardener to mow carefully around the shrub.
