DIY Landscape Solution

The DIY Landscape solution includes everything you need to create the garden of your dreams all in once collection. Standing out in the landscape with its dark evergreen foliage, ‘Sky Pencil’ creates vertical interest and adds height to borders, containers and foundation plantings while ‘Wintergreen’, an incredibly versatile shrub, looks great framing a path or entryway and lends year round beauty to the landscape. Commonly known as Monkey Grass, ‘Big Blue’ is an excellent problem-solver for the landscape, making a great groundcover for difficult garden areas. ‘Akadama’ is a heavy blooming hydrangea variety boasting striking pink flower color and stunning dark green foliage and ‘Stella de Orso’ tops it all off with its award-winning clusters of large yellow bloom

• Type: 'Sky Pencil', Hydragea 'Akadama', Boxwood 'Wintergreen', Liriope 'Big Blue' and 'Stella de Oro'
• Quantity: 20 - (1) ‘Sky Pencil’, (2) Hydrangea ‘Akadama’, (4) Boxwood ‘Wintergreen’, (8) Liriope ‘Big Blue’ and (5) ‘Stella de Oro’ bare roots
• Shipping Size: 6-8 inches
• Shipping Age: 6 Months to 18 Months
• Water Needs: To determine if your plant needs water, dig a few inches into the soil next to the plant. If the soil is dry 2-3 inches below the surface, it is time to water
• Flower Color:  Assorted colors
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Planting Tips & Instructions:

Important: Thoroughly hydrate the plant by submersing the root zone in a container of water for 10 minutes while you prepare for planting.

1. Remove and discard the clear plastic bag from around the pot.
2. After watering, remove the pot by holding the plant upside down in one hand and squeezing the sides of the pot with the other.
3. Prepare the root ball for planting by gently disturbing the surface roots with your fingers, fork, or gardening tool and pruning any damaged roots. This will encourage the roots to begin growing outward into the new soil.
4. Dig a hole twice as deep and twice as wide as the plant's root ball. Partially backfill the hole with soil and place the plant into the hole. The top of the root ball should be level with the ground surrounding the hole. Refill the hole with soil, firming the soil around the plant with your fingers. Check to be sure the plant is not planted too deeply. If it is, raise the plant carefully and re-firm the soil.
5. Water thoroughly.

Continuing Care:

Watering: Adequate and consistent watering is essential during your plant's first year in the garden. Infrequent, long soakings of water that thoroughly saturate the soil are more effective than frequent, light applications of water. Due to variable geographical and environmental conditions, a specific watering schedule is difficult to define. However, as a rule of thumb, you should not allow the soil or the original root ball to completely dry out. During the first summer, you may need to water as often as every few days in periods of drought and extreme summer heat. To determine if your plant needs water, dig a few inches into the soil next to the plant. If the soil is dry 2-3 inches below the surface, it is time to water. Overwatering can be as damaging as under watering. Be sure that the area surrounding your plant has adequate drainage to move water away from the plant. If you choose to plant in a container, always select one with drainage holes to prevent your plant's roots from sitting in water.

Mulching: Apply a 2-4 inch layer of shredded bark, compost, leaves, straw or other organic matter around your plants to promote moisture retention, maintain even soil temperatures and discourage weed growth. Replenish the mulch as needed.

Weeding: Keep the area around your plants free of weeds. Weeds compete with surrounding plants for food, water and light. Walk around the garden periodically and pull weeds, including the roots, as soon as you see them.

Pruning: Remove any dead or damaged growth as needed to maintain an attractive appearance. In early summer, prune as desired to shape the plant and remove any unsightly growth.

Feeding: We recommend feeding once every 2-3 weeks with an all-purpose, water soluble fertilizer. Discontinue feeding after September 1st to allow the plant to harden off for winter dormancy. Resume fertilizing when new growth appears in the spring.

Winterizing: Watering thoroughly in late fall will greatly enhance your plant's cold tolerance once the ground has frozen. Hollies will benefit from mulching in cold areas. The time to winterize your plants is in late fall. When winterizing perennials, keep in mind that the root system is the most vulnerable to cold damage. Mulch heavily by mounding a 6-8 inch layer of shredded bark, compost, leaves, straw or other organic material around the base of each plant.
In very cold areas, containerized plants can be brought into an unheated, protected area such as a garage or cellar before temperatures drop below freezing. Check soil moisture every 2-3 weeks and water as needed during winter. In spring, remove mulch from in-ground plantings. Containerized plants should be moved back out into the garden sunlight where they will begin to repeat their yearly garden performance.


Planting Tips & Instructions

Important: Thoroughly hydrate the plant by submersing the root zone in a container of water for 10 minutes while you prepare for planting.

1. Remove and discard the clear plastic bag from around the pot.
2. After watering, remove the pot by holding the plant upside down in one hand and squeezing the sides of the pot with the other.
3. Prepare the root ball for planting by gently disturbing the surface roots with your fingers, fork, or gardening tool and pruning any damaged roots. This will encourage the roots to begin growing outward into the new soil.
4. Dig a hole twice as deep and twice as wide as the plant's root ball. Partially backfill the hole with soil and place the plant into the hole. The top of the root ball should be level with the ground surrounding the hole. Refill the hole with soil, firming the soil around the plant with your fingers. Check to be sure the plant is not planted too deeply. If it is, raise the plant carefully and re-firm the soil.
5. Water thoroughly.

Continuing Care:

Mulching - Apply a 2-4 inch layer of shredded bark, compost, leaves, straw or other organic matter around your plants to promote moisture retention, maintain even soil temperatures and discourage weed growth. Replenish the mulch as needed.

Weeding - Keep the area around your plants free of weeds. Weeds compete with surrounding plants for food, water and light. Walk around the garden periodically and pull weeds, including the roots, as soon as you see them.

Pruning - Hydrangeas may be pruned in summer if needed to maintain a desired size and shape. At that time, cut each plant back by as much as 1/3 its size. To avoid removing developing flower buds, do not prune hydrangeas in spring to fall.

Watering - Adequate and consistent watering is essential during your plant's first year in the garden. Infrequent, long soakings of water that thoroughly saturate the soil are more effective than frequent, light applications of water.
Due to variable geographical and environmental conditions, a specific watering schedule is difficult to define. However, as a rule of thumb, you should not allow the soil or the original root ball to completely dry out. During the first summer, you may need to water as often as every few days in periods of drought and extreme summer heat. To determine if your plant needs water, dig a few inches into the soil next to the plant. If the soil is dry 2-3 inches below the surface, it is time to water. Overwatering can be as damaging as under watering. Be sure that the area surrounding your plant has adequate drainage to move water away from the plant. If you choose to plant in a container, always select one with drainage holes to prevent your plant's roots from sitting in water.

Feeding - Feed your plants once every 2-3 weeks during the growing season with a water-soluble fertilizer for acid loving plants. Discontinue feeding after September 1st so your plants can harden off for winter dormancy. Resume fertilizing when new growth appears in the spring.

Winterizing - Watering thoroughly in late fall will greatly enhance your plant's cold tolerance once the ground has frozen. Hydrangeas are winter hardy, but will benefit from mulching in cold areas. The time to winterize your plants is in late fall. When winterizing perennials, keep in mind that the root system is the most vulnerable to cold damage. Mulch heavily by mounding a 6-8 inch layer of shredded bark, compost, leaves, straw or other organic material around the base of each plant. In very cold areas, containerized plants can be brought into an unheated, protected area such as a garage or cellar before temperatures drop below freezing. Check soil moisture every 2-3 weeks and water as needed during winter. In spring, remove mulch from in-ground plantings. Containerized plants should be moved back out into the garden sunlight where they will begin to repeat their yearly garden performance.

Planting Tips & Instructions:

Important: Thoroughly hydrate the plant by submersing the root zone in a container of water for 10 minutes while you prepare for planting.

1. Remove and discard the clear plastic bag from around the pot.
2. After watering, remove the pot by holding the plant upside down in one hand and squeezing the sides of the pot with the other.
3. Prepare the root ball for planting by gently disturbing the surface roots with your fingers, fork, or gardening tool and pruning any damaged roots. This will encourage the roots to begin growing outward into the new soil.
4. Dig a hole twice as deep and twice as wide as the plant's root ball. Partially backfill the hole with soil and place the plant into the hole. The top of the root ball should be level with the ground surrounding the hole. Refill the hole with soil, firming the soil around the plant with your fingers. Check to be sure the plant is not planted too deeply. If it is, raise the plant carefully and re-firm the soil.
5. Water thoroughly.

Continuing Care:

Watering: Adequate and consistent watering is essential during your plant's first year in the garden. Infrequent, long soakings of water that thoroughly saturate the soil are more effective than frequent, light applications of water. Due to variable geographical and environmental conditions, a specific watering schedule is difficult to define. However, as a rule of thumb, you should not allow the soil or the original root ball to completely dry out. During the first summer, you may need to water as often as every few days in periods of drought and extreme summer heat. To determine if your plant needs water, dig a few inches into the soil next to the plant. If the soil is dry 2-3 inches below the surface, it is time to water. Overwatering can be as damaging as under watering. Be sure that the area surrounding your plant has adequate drainage to move water away from the plant. If you choose to plant in a container, always select one with drainage holes to prevent your plant's roots from sitting in water.

Mulching: Apply a 2-4 inch layer of shredded bark, compost, leaves, straw or other organic matter around your plants to promote moisture retention, maintain even soil temperatures and discourage weed growth. Replenish the mulch as needed.

Weeding: Keep the area around your plants free of weeds. Weeds compete with surrounding plants for food, water and light. Walk around the garden periodically and pull weeds, including the roots, as soon as you see them.

Pruning: Remove any dead, damaged, or unsightly growth as needed to maintain an attractive appearance. Boxwood shrubs may be lightly trimmed at any time except winter, and may be sheared with hand shears or electric hedge clippers in spring. Boxwood shrubs are excellent for topiaries and can be pruned into nearly any shape you can imagine.

Feeding: We recommend feeding once every 2-3 weeks with an all-purpose, water soluble fertilizer. Discontinue feeding after September 1st to allow the plant to harden off for winter dormancy. Resume fertilizing when new growth appears in the spring.

Winterizing: Watering thoroughly in late fall will greatly enhance your plant's cold tolerance once the ground has frozen. Boxwood shrubs should be winterized in late fall. When winterizing your plant, keep in mind that the root system is the most vulnerable to cold damage. In very cold areas, mound a 6-8 inch layer of loose soil, shredded bark, compost, leaves, straw or other organic material around the base of the plant. In very cold areas, containerized plants should be moved into an unheated, protected area such as a garage or cellar before temperatures drop below freezing. Check soil moisture every 2-3 weeks and water as needed during winter.
In spring, remove mounded soil or mulch from in-ground plantings. Containerized plants should be moved back out into the garden sunlight where they will begin to repeat their yearly garden performance.

Planting Tips & Instructions

Important: Thoroughly hydrate the plant by submersing the root zone in a container of water for 10 minutes while you prepare for planting.

1. Remove and discard the clear plastic bag from around the pot.
2. After watering, remove the pot by holding the plant upside down in one hand and squeezing the sides of the pot with the other.
3. Prepare the root ball for planting by gently disturbing the surface roots with your fingers, fork, or gardening tool and pruning any damaged roots. This will encourage the roots to begin growing outward into the new soil.
4. Dig a hole twice as deep and twice as wide as the plant's root ball. Partially backfill the hole with soil and place the plant into the hole. The top of the root ball should be level with the ground surrounding the hole. Refill the hole with soil, firming the soil around the plant with your fingers. Check to be sure the plant is not planted too deeply. If it is, raise the plant carefully and re-firm the soil.
5. Water thoroughly.

Continuing Care:

Watering: Adequate and consistent watering is essential during your plant's first year in the garden. Infrequent, long soakings of water that thoroughly saturate the soil are more effective than frequent, light applications of water. Due to variable geographical and environmental conditions, a specific watering schedule is difficult to define. However, as a rule of thumb, you should not allow the soil or the original root ball to completely dry out. During the first summer, you may need to water as often as every few days in periods of drought and extreme summer heat. To determine if your plant needs water, dig a few inches into the soil next to the plant. If the soil is dry 2-3 inches below the surface, it is time to water. Overwatering can be as damaging as under watering. Be sure that the area surrounding your plant has adequate drainage to move water away from the plant. If you choose to plant in a container, always select one with drainage holes to prevent your plant's roots from sitting in water.

Mulching: Apply a 2-4 inch layer of shredded bark, compost, leaves, straw or other organic matter around your plants to promote moisture retention, maintain even soil temperatures and discourage weed growth. Replenish the mulch as needed.

Weeding: Keep the area around your plants free of weeds. Weeds compete with surrounding plants for food, water and light. Walk around the garden periodically and pull weeds, including the roots, as soon as you see them.

Pruning: Remove any dead, damaged, or unsightly growth as needed to maintain an attractive appearance. In early spring, cut each plant back to a height of 3 inches to allow new growth to emerge.

Feeding: We recommend feeding once every 2-3 weeks with an all-purpose, water soluble fertilizer. Discontinue feeding after September 1st to allow the plant to harden off for winter dormancy. Resume fertilizing when new growth appears in the spring.

Winterizing: Watering thoroughly in late fall will greatly enhance your plant's cold tolerance once the ground has frozen. Liriope should be winterized in late fall. When winterizing your plant, keep in mind that the root system is the most vulnerable to cold damage. In very cold areas, mound a 6-8 inch layer of loose soil, shredded bark, compost, leaves, straw or other organic material around the base of the plant. In very cold areas, containerized plants should be moved into an unheated, protected area such as a garage or cellar before temperatures drop below freezing. Check soil moisture every 2-3 weeks and water as needed during winter. In spring, remove mounded soil or mulch from in-ground plantings. Containerized plants should be moved back out into the garden sunlight where they will begin to repeat their yearly garden performance.


Planting Tips & Instructions:

1.    Dig a hole at least twice as deep and twice as wide as the crown (where the roots meet the foliage).
2.    Spread the roots of the plant out and cover with soil so that no more than one inch of soil covers the crown.
3.    Firm the soil around the crown and water thoroughly.

Continuing Care:

Watering: Adequate and consistent watering is essential during your plant's first year in the garden. Infrequent, long soakings of water that thoroughly saturate the soil are more effective than frequent, light applications of water. Due to variable geographical and environmental conditions, a specific watering schedule is difficult to define. However, as a rule of thumb, you should not allow the soil or the original root ball to completely dry out. During the first summer, you may need to water as often as every few days in periods of drought and extreme summer heat. To determine if your plant needs water, dig a few inches into the soil next to the plant. If the soil is dry 2-3 inches below the surface, it is time to water. Overwatering can be as damaging as under watering. Be sure that the area surrounding your plant has adequate drainage to move water away from the plant. If you choose to plant in a container, always select one with drainage holes to prevent your plant's roots from sitting in water.

Mulching: Apply a 2-4 inch layer of shredded bark, compost, leaves, straw or other organic matter around your plants to promote moisture retention, maintain even soil temperatures and discourage weed growth. Replenish the mulch as needed.

Weeding: Keep the area around your plants free of weeds. Weeds compete with surrounding plants for food, water and light. Walk around the garden periodically and pull weeds, including the roots, as soon as you see them.

Pruning: Remove spent blossoms before seed heads form to promote heavier reblooming. Cut each plant back to the ground after the foliage has died back in late fall.

Feeding: Feed your plant once every 2-3 weeks during the growing season with a water-soluble fertilizer. Discontinue feeding after September 1st so your plant can harden off for winter dormancy. Resume fertilizing when new growth appears in spring.

Winterizing: Watering thoroughly in late fall will greatly enhance your plant's cold tolerance once the ground has frozen. Daylilies are very hardy, but will benefit from mulching in cold areas. The time to winterize your daylilies is after the foliage has died back in late fall. When winterizing perennials, keep in mind that the root system is the most vulnerable to cold damage. Mulch heavily by mounding a 6-8 inch layer of shredded bark, compost, leaves, straw or other organic material over the crown of each plant. In very cold areas, containerized plants can be brought into an unheated, protected area such as a garage or cellar before temperatures drop below freezing. Check soil moisture every 2-3 weeks and water as needed during winter. In spring, remove mulch from in-ground plantings. Containerized plants should be moved back out into the garden sunlight where they will begin to repeat their yearly garden performance.