Young Trees & Shrubs: Focus on root growth and establishment rather than rapid top growth. Apply organic mulch (such as bark or wood chips) in a 3–4 inch layer around the base of the tree.

There are many flowering shrubs and trees either in bloom or just beginning to bloom right now around Southwest Florida.

for large trees and shrubs, or to about 5-8cm (2-3in) for smaller specimens. Make an angled cut just above the top bud and a horizontal cut just below the bottom one. To encourage rooting ...