A stunning collection of pink and apricot azaleas in full bloom in a front garden - Kate Stoupas/Getty Images Few flowering plants can rival the magnificence of an azalea in full bloom. If grown under ...

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 ...

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 ...

Is it now OK to take salvia out of one bed and put them in another? Can I add porterweed to a flowerbed at this time? — Barbara You may try and move the salvias now, although it would be better 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 ...

Azaleas are a popular flowering shrub in the Southern United States, known for their vibrant blooms and hardiness. With thousands of varieties available, azaleas offer a range of colors, sizes, and ...

A: The hesitation in your gut was right! Nope. No pruning and no fertilizing these plants this time of year, and here’s why. Both pruning and fertilizing signal a plant to put on new growth. This late ...

The best time to prune most shrubs is in the winter when the plants are dormant, so you can better see their shape. Which means there are many that you should avoid pruning in the spring—with a few ...

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 ...