Azaleas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs, with hundreds of varieties that come in a range of forms and sizes. Azaleas bloom primarily in spring, though some cultivars rebloom later in the growing season.
Azaleas are the one group of plants Southerners never tire of learning about. Get the details on how to choose, plant, and care for these popular shrubs.By Steve Bender Steve Bender Steve Bender, also known as The Grumpy Gardener, is an award-winning author, editor, columnist, and ...
“The Royalty of the Garden” seems to be a fitting name for this beautiful and majestic plant, but we’ve got a hunch that once your garden is filled with the colors and fragrance of beautiful blooming azaleas, you’ll probably think that it’s you who’s getting the royal treatment....
Pruning or pinching back young Azalea plants helps to promote bushy growth. This gardening task should be done early in the spring. But, any pruning may result in cutting off next year’s blooms. If you prune an established bush heavily, it may not bloom again for two to three years. At...
LILAC CAREPhoto by: J Gade / Shutterstock.Pruning lilacs: Lilacs bloom on old wood and next spring’s flower buds are set almost immediately after flowering. Here are tips for pruning yours correctly:Prune lilacs soon after flowering. If you wait too long, you’ll be sacrificing next year’...
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If your plant is suffering from chlorosis, you can add an iron supplement to the soil, but do so in very small amounts so as to not provide too much. Some composts may also contain iron, but it depends on what the compost is made of. ...
The azalea plant is part of the genus Rhododendron and has varieties that are evergreen and deciduous. Azaleas are hardy to plant in Georgia as it is part of the USDA growing zones 6 through 8. The plant will bloom in the months of April and May and some
However, generally speaking, Azaleas and Rhododendrons require the same type of care and (very little) maintenance so I always think of them as part of the same group. Keep reading to find out all the details of growing and caring for Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Pick Plants For Your Zone...
Acid-loving plants, such as rhododendrons, azaleas, and blueberries, thrive in acidic soils, and alum can be instrumental in creating an ideal growing environment for them. By lowering the soil pH, alum makes it more acidic, which helps these plants absorb nutrients more effectively. Nutrients...