There are many reasons to find out about pruning azaleas. It could be that your shrub is dominating the space it's planted in and needs to be controlled. Maybe your azalea doesn't look that healthy so ...
Hard pruning is best done keeping the natural growth cycle of azaleas in mind. The main growing season for azaleas is spring through early summer, March/April through May. Pruning hard just before or ...
When considering how to prune azaleas, take into account that such pruning isn’t actually a necessity unless your bushes have outgrown their allotted space. You can prevent that by planting azaleas ...
Q: When and how should I prune azaleas? The plants are leggy and open. I’d like for them to be fuller. A: In pruning azaleas, it’s best to wait until the blooms have faded — but before July. Azaleas ...
July is generally the last month you can prune older-type azaleas as they generally set their blooms in mid-August. Even though the newer Encore-type azaleas are very popular, traditional azaleas are ...
Fall looms but gardening season is far from over, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very ...
May is a great month in Florida as the mornings are still cooler, the days are warm, and we are often still a bit away from the real heat of the summer. Take this opportunity to enjoy your garden, ...
A: Check the ends of the shrub branches. If there are flower buds present, you’ll be cutting off next year’s flowers if you prune now. Q: I have been fighting a losing battle with torpedograss in my ...
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 ...
There’s no doubt about it: Azaleas are a much-loved flowering element in residential landscaping. The easy-to-grow, colorful shrubs are celebrated in festivals and spring garden tours across the U.S., ...