One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, redbud, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. The azalea ...

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 ...

Thriving greenery and colorful blooms are two of the best ways to bring an outdoor space to life— and landscaping with rhododendrons will instantly introduce both elements to your front yard or back ...

At the end of the year I am always wishing I had planted lots of things that would have provided color to this dull landscape. So, I want to get a jump on spring and am wondering if I can plant ...

Use these tips for pruning rhododendrons to get a burst of fresh foliage and flowers. Although generally low-maintenance, rhododendrons occasionally do need pruning to rejuvenate them. Timely pruning ...

Gardening season is in full swing and there are lots of questions out there. Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

The nursery manager of a local garden center once gave me some inside information on the trees and shrubs that people kill most often. Azaleas and rhododendrons topped the list, followed by dogwoods, ...

For several years, I have been dealing with a common problem that specifically affects camellias called camellia flower blight and caused by the fungus Ciborinia camelliae. In the spring when the ...

Though both pots and ground are feasible, rhododendron will thrive better when planted in the ground. Grow rhododendron in pots when soil is not acidic enough or too chalky or clay-heavy. If soil and ...