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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 ...

Question. I have azaleas that are not doing well, as the plants have dead portions, and there is a gray crust on the stems. Can they be saved? Answer. Make an effort to save these azaleas by first ...

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 ...

Q. My house has many azaleas around it, and they bloomed beautifully last spring. Now they are overgrown, encroaching on the sidewalk and entryway. The outer 6 to 8 inches of the branches are green ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Gardening enthusiasts gathered at the American Rose Center to hear from David Creech of Stephen F. Austin University, who provided expert advice on azalea care, particularly pruning ...

The ubiquitous azalea bush often outgrows its allotted space. Some hybrids can reach eight feet high or more and as much in width after a few years. Fortunately, this is a shrub that is easy to prune, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. I have many 3-foot-tall, 6-year-old azaleas in my yard. Each year I trim a little at the top after they bloom. Recently, some plants became unhealthy. How much, and when, should they be pruned each ...