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If you would like to be added to our email mailing list, please let us know! We will send you monthly sale announcements and informative newsletters 4 times a year! Pruning... For some it is difficult to prune plants because it seems like you are cutting off all of its recent growth, HOWEVER it is one of the best things you can do for your plants. Pruning promotes new growth from the base of the plant upward, thereby creating new branches for a much thicker, bushier plant. Also, for blooming plants, more branches means more blooms. For spring bloom plants, such as azaleas and Indian Hawthornes, prune just after blooms fall off. Prune most summer blooming plants after your plant finish blooming. Crape myrtles need to be pruned in February. Clean Up... It is important to keep beds free and clear of uninvited weeds and debris. In our moist, humid summers weeds and debris can cause mold and mildew issues. FERTILIZING... Do NOT fertilize your outdoor plants during the winter. Active fertilizer on plants during winter can lead to winter burn, which can kill plants. Save your money and apply a time release fertilizer on or near April 15th. PEST CONTROL... Some common pests to be on the lookout for in our area:
The above listed pests and many others can be controlled with a one-time pesticide spray that can be found at home improvement stores. We recommend a systemic variety that Bayer® and Ortho® both make. Please be sure to read instructions and precautions before applications. WATER... Please pay close attention to this part... the NUMBER ONE killer of plants their first year is lack of water! The rootballs are only as big as the container that you purchased it in, so it can only obtain water from the area immediately around the rootball. Until the roots start to spread, it must be watered regularly unless it rains. In spring and fall- Water the plants every other day (unless it rains) for the first year and 1 - 2 times a week for subsequent years. In summer- Water plants everyday (unless it rains) for the first year and 2 -3 times a week for subsequent years. Useful Resources: North Carolina Arboretum North Carolina State Cooperative Extension US Hardiness Zone Map New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Brunswick County Cooperative Extension Pender County Cooperative Extension **Five Oaks Nursery is not responsible for any information or content found on external web sites** Please report any broken links to majlucas@fiveoaksnursery.com
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Check out these tips to help keep your plants looking their best all year long. 
