Pruning azaleas is usually not necessary, but there are times when the thoughtful use of pruners enhances the appearance of these beautiful flowering shrubs, promotes healthy growth, and results in ...

Most home gardeners prize azaleas for their wide range of colors and low maintenance. By learning to prune these shrubs properly, you will be rewarded with healthy plants that bring spring color to ...

Once established, azaleas are easy-to-grow shrubs that announce spring has arrived with their colorful blooms. That's why, after years of a spectacular show, it's so frustrating when your azaleas ...

Faded blooms on an azalea, ready for pruning. Q: Time got away from me, and I haven’t pruned my evergreen azaleas yet. When is it too late to prune azaleas, and how far back can I prune them? Write to ...

I have several overgrown azalea bushes and want to rejuvenate them. Is it too late to cut them back now? I do realize I would lose the spring flowers, but I’m afraid the overgrown condition of the ...

Environmental conditions, fungal disease, and insects can cause azalea blooms to look faded or bleached. Learn how to treat ...

While autumn is a time when gardeners start preparing their plants for winter, not all plants require pruning at this time of year — and there are plenty of plants you don't want to prune in the fall.

CORVALLIS — Rhododendrons and azaleas herald spring in Oregon. And spring is a good time to give these beautiful shrubs the care they deserve. There are a number of things home gardeners can do to ...

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