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How to Trim Overgrown Oleander Shrubs
- The first year, snip one-third of all mature stems to the ground.
- The second year you are rejuvenating overgrown oleanders, trim half of the remaining mature stems to the ground, and shorten the long shoots resulting from the prior year's growth.
- How do I make my oleander bushy?
- Should I deadhead oleander?
- How do you get rid of large oleanders?
- What is the best fertilizer for oleanders?
How do I make my oleander bushy?
What can I do to make a sturdier, bushy plant? ANSWER: Some nurseries wrap and tie the young stems around a stake until they are large enough to carry the weight of the bloom. Others prune the young stems back for one or two seasons to promote density. Prune after the plant blooms, or from June through July or August.
Should I deadhead oleander?
Don't dead-head finished flowers. These will be the first flowers of the following season. The best way to propagate oleander shrubs is from cuttings. They root easily in a glass of water.
How do you get rid of large oleanders?
You will need to dig around and under the entire bush. Oftentimes, it is easier if you simply cut back all the limbs and stems so you can get a good grip on the stump and root system. Vigorous roots may be too entrenched to simply dig out, so you should have on hand a pry bar, root saw and an extra set of hands.
What is the best fertilizer for oleanders?
Oleanders are high water users and love fertilizer. They do not like to be watered daily and do their best if the soil does not dry excessively between waterings. Use a complete fertilizer such as Peters or Miracle-Gro for flowering plants and water it into the soil about once every six to eight weeks.
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