Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter ...

Azaleas produce clouds of vibrant blooms from spring to fall, but only if you stick to a pruning schedule that doesn't mess with the plant's natural cycles.

Unfortunately they often prune plants that should not be pruned. Flowering shrubs such as lilac, azalea and rhododendron set their flower buds in the late summer and fall. If pruned in the winter many ...

Azaleas that are more exposed — such as those planted farther from a home or wind protection — are often the first to show ...

Don’t sweat it if you see blooms opening lately on your azaleas — or any other shrub that should be blooming in spring, for that matter. This is simply a case of shrubs getting “confused” by ...

Autumn Kiss is the newest addition to the Encore Azalea collection. Available to growers now and consumers in spring 2026, Autumn Kiss marks the 37th variety in the Encore Azalea collection. It ...

Q Our two window boxes with impatiens were chewed off to 1-inch nubs by deer in mid-July. Since then, I have watered each the same amount. The box on the left sits under the condensation drip from the ...

Azaleas usually weather the South's mild frosts without problem, but many evergreen azaleas don't like a deep freeze. They need a helping hand so they can come through winter without losing a few ...