The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

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Often growing in rocky ground with acidic soil in the wild, this species doesn’t go summer-dormant the way the popular ...

DEAR NEIL: We live in an area with sandy soil and we would like to plant azaleas. What kind of bed preparation will they require?

Azaleas are beautiful, vibrant flowers, sprouting from evergreen shrubs. But deer also love these plants and snack on the ...

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Azaleas are perhaps the premier flowering shrub. Even though they are sold in retail stores here, azaleas do not grow well in ...

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Discover a wide array of azaleas at the Landon Azalea Festival this weekend. Learn tips from experts on choosing, planting and caring for your perfect azalea.

Soil Needs: Sandy, well-drained, acidic Why not plant something delicious alongside your azaleas? A blueberry bush is a lovely companion to azaleas, and you'll have a sweet spring harvest.