When to plant: Plant azalea shrubs during the cooler months of spring or fall to avoid heat or cold stress. Where to plant: Choose a full to partially sunny site with rich well-draining soil. How to plant: Loosen soil in planting area and amend with compost or other organic matter. D...
Known as“The Royalty of the Garden,”azaleashave long been adored for their brightly colored flowers and outstanding form and foliage. Here are a few tips for growing azaleas in your garden! How to Grow Azaleas The best time to plant azaleas is in late spring or early fall. Evergreen...
common traits. The biggest difference between the Rhododendron plant and an Azalea plant is that the Azalea is a deciduous bush. It sheds its leaves in the fall. The Rhododendron plant is an evergreen. Use this guide on “How to Grow Azaleas” to help you grow a beautiful flowering bush...
shady spot to fit the cultural needs of the plant. You will also be able to move plants into the 'limelight' when they come into bloom, or into the background somewhere when they are finished. You will also be able to grow acid loving plants in an area of alkaline soil and vice ...
As a general growing guide for ardisia, prepare the soil by enriching it with compost to ensure good nutrition and moisture retention. If planting outdoors, dig a hole slightly larger than the plant’s root ball, place it in the hole, and backfill with soil while gently firming it down. ...
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 varieties will have an additio...
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 ...
are generally pruned only to maintain size and shape. Prune away dead, damaged or diseased branches as well as those that cross, rub or otherwise grow in the wrong direction. The best time to prune is after flowering. Deadheading spent blooms will also improve the appearance of the plant. ...
As their numbers grow, spider mite damage becomes more evident. Leaves turn yellow and drop off, while plants become increasingly weakened and unsightly. For shrubs such as azaleas, leaves and flowers can become deformed. In severe cases, complete defoliation can occur, causing the plant to ...
根据第三段的最后两句“Some plants produce chemicals that give their leaves and stems a strong taste or smell of chillies(辣椒),spices and herbs used for cooking.These substances either discourage or even kill insects and other animals that might try to eat the plant.”可知,有些植物的叶、茎...