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 ...

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 ...

Q: Even though I have had a frost, my Encore azaleas still have blooms on them. When do I prune them? I know you say to prune after flowering, but they aren't done yet. A : Encore azaleas bloom at ...

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 ...

A: Sunshine is very important, and lots of it! They really don’t need pruning. Improperly timed pruning can actually remove buds that plan to bloom that following season. That being said, only prune ...

Generally, September is a slow month for consumer gardening questions. However, when I’m out and about I still receive a variety of horticultural and other plant-related questions. Below are a few ...

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 ...

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., ...

A: The hesitation in your gut was right! Nope. No pruning and no fertilizing these plants this time of year, and here’s why. Both pruning and fertilizing signal a plant to put on new growth. This late ...

Even though the newer Encore-type azaleas are very popular, traditional azaleas are still very popular and are again rapidly growing. These oldies need a little pruning to prepare for another glorious ...