A new azalea that is perfect as a ground cover or mass planting due to its wider-than-taller habit. Flowers in spring and again in late summer. Buy Now Photo by: Proven Winners. BOLLYWOOD® — Buy now from Proven WinnersRhododendron x Zones: 6-9 Type: Evergreen Habit: Upright bush...
2013. How to perform RT-qPCR accurately in plant species? A case study on flower colour gene expression in an azalea (Rhododendron simsii hybrids) mapping population. BMC Mol. Biol. 14(1):13.How to perform RT-qPCR accurately in plant species?A case study on flower colour gene expression ...
Like many woodland plants, Rhododendrons and Azaleas require acidic soil to grow well. Their leaves will start to turn yellow, and the plant will look quite unhealthy if the soil is too alkaline. Where I live, the soil is naturally acidic so I don’t have to do much to it. But if ...
You’ll also be able to identify voles by the type of damage. Remember: It’s the voles who are plant eaters. If you have partially eaten carrots, potatoes, or other root vegetables in your garden, you probably have a vole problem. According to one reader, “They dig under my carrots,...
for many other flowering plants, but it does have benefits. Deadhead rhododendron and azalea flowers soon after they've wilted to help prevent fungal problems. This process also helps ensure an abundance of flowers next year, although the plant will still bloom then even if you forgo deadheading...
Prevent an infestation by choosing resistant species or hybrids that show resistance and by keeping the area around the plant cleaned up. Gardeners who live in areas with a large deer population may have a problem growing rhododendron. Deer love to munch on the leaves of the plant. In these...
Pruning shrubs is not like taking a hedge trimmer to the bushes in the front yard. Dealing with a densely branched plant can be intimidating, but if you take your time and use the proper tools and cuts, you’ll get the job done. There are several pruning cuts you’ll need to be awar...
Are you planning on growing lilacs this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? Lilacs are a popular shrub that can survive and thrive in many different hardiness zones. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros walks through how to plant, grow, and care for Lilacs in ...
that the alum is incorporated into the top few inches of the soil where most plant roots reside. Following the application, it’s advisable to monitor the soil and plants for any changes and to avoid immediate heavy watering, which might wash away the alum before it has had a chance to ...
1. Decide where to plant If grass in a shady part of your lawn isn’t growing the way you want it to, it may be time to embrace a shade-friendly garden design. Shade gardens are normally planted on the edges of your lawn, underneath a tree canopy, or in the shadows of a building...