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 ...
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Japanese tree lilacs (Syringa reticulata) can reach 25 to 30 feet tall. Exposure: Lilac shrubs need a minimum of 6 hours full sun for best flowering.Bloom Time: Most bloom in late May; however there are early spring, mid spring, and late-season blooming varieties, as well as new re-...
Popular in warm southern climates, palm trees are fairly low maintenance, but when an overgrowth of dead fronds hangs down, you should remove them. If the tree's not too tall (some palms can grow over 50 feet), this is a job to can take care of yourself. Do not attempt to remove ...
For shrubs such as azaleas, leaves and flowers can become deformed. In severe cases, complete defoliation can occur, causing the plant to die. For fruit crops, harvests can be greatly diminished.PLANTS SUSCEPTIBLE TO SPIDER MITESSpider mites can be found on virtually any type of plant, ...
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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
Ardisia elliptica: Called coralberry or duck’s eye. This tall species reaches heights of up to 16 feet. Its flowers are light pink, and its berries have a purplish hue. Ardisia escallonioides: Also called the island marlberry. This tree grows up to fifty feet in height in the wild!
Applying sealer to a cut shrub or tree was once standard practice, but research has shown that it can be harmful. Woody plants take care of damage through a process called compartmentalization. Callus tissue gradually grows from the edge to the center of the wound, eventually covering it. Seal...
It’s early Spring in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S. and our American Redbud tree is just starting to bud! We planted a small twig about 8 years ago and the tree is now 10 feet tall! It may not be getting enough sun because the middle section […] Prune American Redbud #Tree...