We can help keep your bushes looking great all year.

To plant a forsythia, start by picking a sunny to partially shaded spot with well-draining soil. Then, gather your gardening tools: a shovel, rake, bucket, and gloves. Next, prepare the soil by clearing any weeds or rocks and enriching it with compost. Dig a hole about two to three times wider than the root ball, ensuring it's just as deep. Carefully take the forsythia out of its container, loosen the roots if needed, and place it in the hole. Fill the hole with soil, gently patting it down to remove air pockets, and water thoroughly. Apply a layer of mulch around the base for moisture retention and weed control. Remember to water regularly, especially in dry spells, and consider light pruning if necessary. Keep an eye on your forsythia for any signs of pests or diseases, and enjoy watching it flourish in your garden!

Transplanting a forsythia requires some careful steps. First, choose a new location with similar sunlight and soil conditions as the original spot. Dig a hole in the new area that's about two to three times wider than the root ball of the forsythia you're moving. Gently remove the forsythia from its current location, trying to keep the root ball intact. Place it in the prepared hole, making sure it sits at the same depth as it was before. Backfill the hole with soil, ensuring the plant is secure. Water the transplanted forsythia generously to help it settle. Mulch around the base to retain moisture. Monitor it closely in the following weeks, ensuring it receives adequate water. Remember, transplanting can be a bit stressful for plants, so provide some extra care and attention during this period.

To properly remove a forsythia, begin by assessing the plant's health and considering the reasons for removal. Clear the area around the forsythia to ensure easy access. Begin by pruning back the branches, starting with any dead or diseased ones to make the plant more manageable. Next, dig a trench around the base of the forsythia, exposing the root system. Carefully loosen the soil around the roots, taking care not to damage them. Lift the forsythia from the ground, ensuring to support the root ball. Inspect the roots for any signs of damage or disease, and trim away any affected areas. Fill in the hole left by the removed forsythia with soil, tamping it down to remove air pockets. Finally, decide whether to dispose of the forsythia or transplant it to a new location. If transplanting, follow the steps outlined for transplanting a forsythia. Remember to water the transplanted forsythia thoroughly to help it settle into its new spot. Keep in mind that removing a forsythia is a significant step, so take your time and consider your decision carefully.

Forsythias can reach a mature height of 6-10 feet, with a similar spread.

Rate of Growth:
Forsythias are known for their moderately fast growth rate. In optimal conditions, they can put on about 1 to 2 feet of new growth each year. This vigor makes them excellent choices for quickly establishing hedges, borders, or focal points in the landscape. With proper care and maintenance, a forsythia can rapidly fill in a designated area, providing lush green foliage and vibrant blooms in a relatively short period.

Size at Maturity:
At maturity, forsythias typically reach a height of 6 to 10 feet, with a similar spread. However, the ultimate size can vary depending on the specific cultivar and growing conditions. Some compact varieties may remain smaller, making them suitable for smaller gardens or containers. It's important to consider the specific type of forsythia you're working with when planning its placement in your landscape.

Planting Distance from Other Plants:
When planting a forsythia, it's recommended to space them about 6 to 8 feet apart. This provides ample room for the shrub to grow and expand without becoming overcrowded. Proper spacing allows for good air circulation, which can help prevent diseases and promote healthy growth. Additionally, it gives each forsythia sufficient access to sunlight, which is crucial for their overall vitality and prolific blooming.

Forsythias are generally not known for attracting pests or wildlife in significant numbers. While they may occasionally host some insects, such as bees and butterflies seeking nectar from their blooms, these interactions are typically minimal and do not pose a threat to the health of the plant. Similarly, forsythias are not considered major attractants for larger wildlife or animals.

Lifespan:
With proper care, forsythias can have a lifespan of approximately 20 to 30 years or even longer. Regular pruning, adequate watering, and occasional fertilization can help prolong the life of a forsythia. However, like many plants, the lifespan of a forsythia can be influenced by factors such as climate, soil conditions, and overall care practices.

Regular Inspections: Throughout the year, keep an eye on the forsythia for any signs of stress, pests, or diseases. Early intervention is key to maintaining plant health.

Adequate Watering: Ensure the forsythia receives consistent moisture, especially during dry spells or drought conditions.

Avoid Overcrowding: If planting multiple forsythias, make sure to space them appropriately to allow for healthy growth and air circulation.

Avoid Over-fertilizing: Too much fertilizer can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers. Follow recommended application rates.

Spring (March - May):

Pruning:

Right after blooming, prune older stems to the ground to encourage new growth and maintain a healthy, vibrant appearance.
Fertilizing:

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer according to package instructions. This helps provide essential nutrients for vigorous growth and flowering.
Mulching:

Apply a 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant, keeping it about 2-3 inches away from the stems. This helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Summer (June - August):

Watering:

Provide regular watering, especially during extended dry periods. Deep watering once a week is generally sufficient, ensuring the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Monitoring for Pests and Diseases:

Regularly inspect the forsythia for signs of pests (like aphids) or diseases (such as powdery mildew). Address any issues promptly.
Fall (September - November):

Pruning:

Lightly trim and shape the forsythia if needed. Remove any dead or diseased branches.
Fertilizing (Optional):

If the soil is lacking in nutrients, a light application of balanced fertilizer can be applied in early fall.
Winter (December - February):

Protect from Heavy Snow:

In regions with heavy snowfall, consider using stakes or burlap to protect the branches from heavy snow accumulation, which can lead to breakage.
Monitor for Winter Damage:

After heavy snow or storms, check for any broken or damaged branches and prune them off to promote healthy spring growth.

We use battery-powered bush trimmers to remove all of the overgrowth and shape the bushes to your preferred shape.

After the bush trimming is finished we will rake up the clippings and prepare them for disposal.

We can add the clippings to your personal compost bin, bag them for city trash pick up, haul them away, or when the service is also with mowing we can mulch them back into the lawn.

Before we leave we always do a final inspection to make sure there are no leftover clippings and ensure everything is picture-perfect.

Forsythias can reach a mature height of 6-10 feet, with a similar spread.

Lakewood
Parma
Seven Hills
Independence

Maintenance:

Spring (April-May): Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Fall (October): Remove any dead or diseased wood.

There will be a mileage consideration for all jobs more than 10 miles from Euclid, Ohio. This will be worked into the quoted price for the job.

Spring (April-May):
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fall (October):
Remove any dead or diseased wood to promote overall health.

A 50% down payment by credit card is required to get the service scheduled and the remainder will be billed upon completion of the service.
We accept all major credit cards, bank-certified checks, and cash.

We use battery-powered bush trimmers to remove all of the overgrowth and shape the bushes to your preferred shape.

After the bush trimming is finished we will rake up the clippings and prepare them for disposal.

We can add the clippings to your personal compost bin, bag them for city trash pick up, haul them away, or when the service is also with mowing we can mulch them back into the lawn.

Before we leave we always do a final inspection to make sure there are no leftover clippings and ensure everything is picture-perfect.

Forsythias can reach a mature height of 6-10 feet, with a similar spread.

Lakewood
Parma
Seven Hills
Independence

Maintenance:

Spring (April-May): Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Fall (October): Remove any dead or diseased wood.

There will be a mileage consideration for all jobs more than 10 miles from Euclid, Ohio. This will be worked into the quoted price for the job.

Spring (April-May):
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fall (October):
Remove any dead or diseased wood to promote overall health.

A 50% down payment by credit card is required to get the service scheduled and the remainder will be billed upon completion of the service.
We accept all major credit cards, bank-certified checks, and cash.

We use battery-powered bush trimmers to remove all of the overgrowth and shape the bushes to your preferred shape.

After the bush trimming is finished we will rake up the clippings and prepare them for disposal.

We can add the clippings to your personal compost bin, bag them for city trash pick up, haul them away, or when the service is also with mowing we can mulch them back into the lawn.

Before we leave we always do a final inspection to make sure there are no leftover clippings and ensure everything is picture-perfect.

Forsythias can reach a mature height of 6-10 feet, with a similar spread.

Lakewood
Parma
Seven Hills
Independence

Maintenance:

Spring (April-May): Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Fall (October): Remove any dead or diseased wood.

There will be a mileage consideration for all jobs more than 10 miles from Euclid, Ohio. This will be worked into the quoted price for the job.

Spring (April-May):
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fall (October):
Remove any dead or diseased wood to promote overall health.

A 50% down payment by credit card is required to get the service scheduled and the remainder will be billed upon completion of the service.
We accept all major credit cards, bank-certified checks, and cash.

We use battery-powered bush trimmers to remove all of the overgrowth and shape the bushes to your preferred shape.

After the bush trimming is finished we will rake up the clippings and prepare them for disposal.

We can add the clippings to your personal compost bin, bag them for city trash pick up, haul them away, or when the service is also with mowing we can mulch them back into the lawn.

Before we leave we always do a final inspection to make sure there are no leftover clippings and ensure everything is picture-perfect.

Forsythias can reach a mature height of 6-10 feet, with a similar spread.

Lakewood
Parma
Seven Hills
Independence

Maintenance:

Spring (April-May): Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Fall (October): Remove any dead or diseased wood.

There will be a mileage consideration for all jobs more than 10 miles from Euclid, Ohio. This will be worked into the quoted price for the job.

Spring (April-May):
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fall (October):
Remove any dead or diseased wood to promote overall health.

A 50% down payment by credit card is required to get the service scheduled and the remainder will be billed upon completion of the service.
We accept all major credit cards, bank-certified checks, and cash.

We use battery-powered bush trimmers to remove all of the overgrowth and shape the bushes to your preferred shape.

After the bush trimming is finished we will rake up the clippings and prepare them for disposal.

We can add the clippings to your personal compost bin, bag them for city trash pick up, haul them away, or when the service is also with mowing we can mulch them back into the lawn.

Before we leave we always do a final inspection to make sure there are no leftover clippings and ensure everything is picture-perfect.

Forsythias can reach a mature height of 6-10 feet, with a similar spread.

Lakewood
Parma
Seven Hills
Independence

Maintenance:

Spring (April-May): Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Fall (October): Remove any dead or diseased wood.

There will be a mileage consideration for all jobs more than 10 miles from Euclid, Ohio. This will be worked into the quoted price for the job.

Spring (April-May):
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fall (October):
Remove any dead or diseased wood to promote overall health.

A 50% down payment by credit card is required to get the service scheduled and the remainder will be billed upon completion of the service.
We accept all major credit cards, bank-certified checks, and cash.

We use battery-powered bush trimmers to remove all of the overgrowth and shape the bushes to your preferred shape.

After the bush trimming is finished we will rake up the clippings and prepare them for disposal.

We can add the clippings to your personal compost bin, bag them for city trash pick up, haul them away, or when the service is also with mowing we can mulch them back into the lawn.

Before we leave we always do a final inspection to make sure there are no leftover clippings and ensure everything is picture-perfect.

Forsythias can reach a mature height of 6-10 feet, with a similar spread.

Lakewood
Parma
Seven Hills
Independence

Maintenance:

Spring (April-May): Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Fall (October): Remove any dead or diseased wood.

There will be a mileage consideration for all jobs more than 10 miles from Euclid, Ohio. This will be worked into the quoted price for the job.

Spring (April-May):
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fall (October):
Remove any dead or diseased wood to promote overall health.

A 50% down payment by credit card is required to get the service scheduled and the remainder will be billed upon completion of the service.
We accept all major credit cards, bank-certified checks, and cash.

We use battery-powered bush trimmers to remove all of the overgrowth and shape the bushes to your preferred shape.

After the bush trimming is finished we will rake up the clippings and prepare them for disposal.

We can add the clippings to your personal compost bin, bag them for city trash pick up, haul them away, or when the service is also with mowing we can mulch them back into the lawn.

Before we leave we always do a final inspection to make sure there are no leftover clippings and ensure everything is picture-perfect.

Forsythias can reach a mature height of 6-10 feet, with a similar spread.

Lakewood
Parma
Seven Hills
Independence

Maintenance:

Spring (April-May): Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Fall (October): Remove any dead or diseased wood.

There will be a mileage consideration for all jobs more than 10 miles from Euclid, Ohio. This will be worked into the quoted price for the job.

Spring (April-May):
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fall (October):
Remove any dead or diseased wood to promote overall health.

A 50% down payment by credit card is required to get the service scheduled and the remainder will be billed upon completion of the service.
We accept all major credit cards, bank-certified checks, and cash.

We use battery-powered bush trimmers to remove all of the overgrowth and shape the bushes to your preferred shape.

After the bush trimming is finished we will rake up the clippings and prepare them for disposal.

We can add the clippings to your personal compost bin, bag them for city trash pick up, haul them away, or when the service is also with mowing we can mulch them back into the lawn.

Before we leave we always do a final inspection to make sure there are no leftover clippings and ensure everything is picture-perfect.

Forsythias can reach a mature height of 6-10 feet, with a similar spread.

Lakewood
Parma
Seven Hills
Independence

Maintenance:

Spring (April-May): Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Fall (October): Remove any dead or diseased wood.

There will be a mileage consideration for all jobs more than 10 miles from Euclid, Ohio. This will be worked into the quoted price for the job.

Spring (April-May):
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fall (October):
Remove any dead or diseased wood to promote overall health.

A 50% down payment by credit card is required to get the service scheduled and the remainder will be billed upon completion of the service.
We accept all major credit cards, bank-certified checks, and cash.

We use battery-powered bush trimmers to remove all of the overgrowth and shape the bushes to your preferred shape.

After the bush trimming is finished we will rake up the clippings and prepare them for disposal.

We can add the clippings to your personal compost bin, bag them for city trash pick up, haul them away, or when the service is also with mowing we can mulch them back into the lawn.

Before we leave we always do a final inspection to make sure there are no leftover clippings and ensure everything is picture-perfect.

Forsythias can reach a mature height of 6-10 feet, with a similar spread.

Lakewood
Parma
Seven Hills
Independence

Maintenance:

Spring (April-May): Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Fall (October): Remove any dead or diseased wood.

There will be a mileage consideration for all jobs more than 10 miles from Euclid, Ohio. This will be worked into the quoted price for the job.

Spring (April-May):
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fall (October):
Remove any dead or diseased wood to promote overall health.

A 50% down payment by credit card is required to get the service scheduled and the remainder will be billed upon completion of the service.
We accept all major credit cards, bank-certified checks, and cash.

We use battery-powered bush trimmers to remove all of the overgrowth and shape the bushes to your preferred shape.

After the bush trimming is finished we will rake up the clippings and prepare them for disposal.

We can add the clippings to your personal compost bin, bag them for city trash pick up, haul them away, or when the service is also with mowing we can mulch them back into the lawn.

Before we leave we always do a final inspection to make sure there are no leftover clippings and ensure everything is picture-perfect.

Forsythias can reach a mature height of 6-10 feet, with a similar spread.

Lakewood
Parma
Seven Hills
Independence

Maintenance:

Spring (April-May): Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Fall (October): Remove any dead or diseased wood.

There will be a mileage consideration for all jobs more than 10 miles from Euclid, Ohio. This will be worked into the quoted price for the job.

Spring (April-May):
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fall (October):
Remove any dead or diseased wood to promote overall health.

A 50% down payment by credit card is required to get the service scheduled and the remainder will be billed upon completion of the service.
We accept all major credit cards, bank-certified checks, and cash.

We use battery-powered bush trimmers to remove all of the overgrowth and shape the bushes to your preferred shape.

After the bush trimming is finished we will rake up the clippings and prepare them for disposal.

We can add the clippings to your personal compost bin, bag them for city trash pick up, haul them away, or when the service is also with mowing we can mulch them back into the lawn.

Before we leave we always do a final inspection to make sure there are no leftover clippings and ensure everything is picture-perfect.

Forsythias can reach a mature height of 6-10 feet, with a similar spread.

Lakewood
Parma
Seven Hills
Independence

Maintenance:

Spring (April-May): Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Fall (October): Remove any dead or diseased wood.

There will be a mileage consideration for all jobs more than 10 miles from Euclid, Ohio. This will be worked into the quoted price for the job.

Spring (April-May):
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fall (October):
Remove any dead or diseased wood to promote overall health.

A 50% down payment by credit card is required to get the service scheduled and the remainder will be billed upon completion of the service.
We accept all major credit cards, bank-certified checks, and cash.