If we had a dime for every time a pink azalea stole the show, we'd be richer than a cowboy wearing Lucchese boots at the rodeo. But as much as we love those seasonal blooms, we're currently oohing and ...

Since the introduction of knock-out roses, their relatively low level of care compared to many other kinds of roses has made them attractive to many homeowners. Little or no deadheading, reduced ...

Right now, as I write this article (in mid-September), Encore Azaleas are blooming, sporadically, all over our hill. Back in early spring, the shrubs bloomed for the first time this growing season, ...

A: Sunshine is very important, and lots of it! They really don’t need pruning. Improperly timed pruning can actually remove buds that plan to bloom that following season. That being said, only prune ...

Few delights herald the dawn of spring like swaths of blooming azaleas. They are a southern staple in gardens and cityscapes alike. Extending the glory are reblooming varieties, none more recognized ...

An ideal hedge is dense and tall enough to block wind, mute noises, block views, or serve other functions based on your needs. Evergreen shrubs are popular for hedges because they offer the same ...

Q: Even though I have had a frost, my Encore azaleas still have blooms on them. When do I prune them? I know you say to prune after flowering, but they aren't done yet. A : Encore azaleas bloom at ...

It seems a very good year for blooming trees and shrubs. Many are in awe over the cascade of blooms. However, I’ve spoken to a friend of mine at breakfast one morning and it seems that his azaleas did ...

Q: I did not want to take your advice and wait for my winter damaged plants to grow, but I am so glad I did. I have new growth coming out of the top of my totally brown Encore azaleas and am hoping I ...

Q. I have several Encore azaleas that bloom nicely but don’t have many leaves. What is the best practice to get them full and encourage the leaves’ growth? What is the best composition of fertilizer ...

Azaleas start lining shelves at garden centers in early or mid-spring, just when buds are breaking and the pink, white, purple, and red blooms begin showing their colors. With the exception of ...