Azaleas are one of the most eye-catching plants in any garden. Their bright flowers add a splash of color, making them a ...

A well-planned azalea landscape uses azaleas in conjunction with other plants to create a layered effect and draw the eye and ...

One of the subjects I get asked about the most is how and when to prune trees and shrubs. Unfortunately the answer can be somewhat complicated. If you prune at […] ...

Severe pruning should be done in late winter. You'll reduce the number of spring flowers, but applying fertilizer after the azalea blooms will keep the plant healthy. If you have purchased or been ...

Pruning also causes a hormone signal that triggers ... Exceptions include spring-flowering shrubs and trees — like Japanese magnolias, azaleas and bigleaf hydrangeas — that set flower buds ...

That being said, only prune right after that first flush of spring flowers if needed. Encore advises to really only fertilize once a year, and that’s in the spring. Plan to use a azalea/camellia ...