How to Keep Shrubs and Ornamentals Healthy Year-Round

Shrubs and ornamental plants are the foundation of a beautiful landscape. They provide structure, color, and texture that make your yard come alive. But to keep them healthy all year, they need more than just sunlight and water.

Anointed Lawn Care specializes in maintaining shrubs and ornamentals through every season—protecting them from pests, disease, and environmental stress so your landscape always looks vibrant.

Here’s how you can help your plants stay strong and beautiful year-round.

1. Start with the Right Soil

Healthy plants start with healthy soil. Shrubs and ornamentals rely on nutrient-rich, well-drained soil to thrive. Over time, soil can lose its nutrients or become compacted.

Professional soil conditioning replenishes those nutrients, balances pH, and improves water absorption. With the right foundation, roots grow deeper and plants become more resilient to drought and stress.

2. Fertilize at the Right Times

Fertilizing your shrubs and ornamentals gives them the nutrition they need to grow lush foliage and strong blooms.

The ideal timing depends on your plant types:

• Spring: Promote new growth with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
• Summer: Maintain energy during hot weather.
• Fall: Strengthen roots before winter.

Anointed Lawn Care’s shrub and ornamental fertilization program provides seasonally timed nutrients tailored to each species, keeping your landscape balanced and beautiful.

3. Water Wisely

Overwatering can suffocate roots, while underwatering leads to stress and weak growth. Deep, consistent watering helps shrubs establish strong root systems.

Tips:

• Water early in the morning to minimize evaporation.
• Focus on deep watering 1–2 times per week rather than frequent shallow watering.
• Use moisture management treatments to help your soil retain water efficiently.

Balanced hydration is key to long-term plant health.

4. Prune for Growth and Shape

Pruning is about more than appearance—it improves air circulation, prevents disease, and encourages new growth.

General rules:

• Prune spring-blooming plants right after they flower.
• Remove dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.
• Avoid heavy pruning in summer heat or during frost.

Proper trimming keeps your shrubs healthy and shaped beautifully through every season.

5. Protect Against Insects

Aphids, spider mites, and scale insects are some of the most common threats to shrubs and ornamentals. These pests drain nutrients, causing leaves to curl, yellow, or drop.

Anointed Lawn Care’s insect control treatments target harmful pests without affecting beneficial insects or pollinators, ensuring your garden ecosystem stays balanced.

6. Prevent Disease and Fungus

Texas weather can invite fungal problems like powdery mildew or leaf spot, which spread quickly in humid conditions.

Prevent disease by:

• Avoiding overhead watering
• Improving air circulation
• Scheduling preventive fungicide treatments

Early detection and professional treatment can save your plants from long-term damage.

7. Mulch and Protect Roots

Mulching helps retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate temperature around plant roots.

Apply a 2–3 inch layer of organic mulch around each shrub—avoiding direct contact with the base—to help insulate during both hot summers and cold winters.

This simple step reduces water loss and keeps your soil healthy.

8. Seasonal Monitoring

Every season brings different challenges:

• Spring: Watch for new pests and prune dead growth.
• Summer: Maintain moisture and inspect for heat stress.
• Fall: Fertilize to strengthen roots.
• Winter: Protect sensitive plants from freezing temperatures.

Anointed Lawn Care’s year-round monitoring ensures your shrubs and ornamentals stay healthy through every climate change.

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