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 Louisiana’s most popular shrub among home gardeners. Fall is the best time to plant azaleas, followed, in turn, by winter, spring and summer. The vast majority of azaleas are, however, ...

When Masters patrons have visions of Augusta National Golf Club, golf often comes to mind second behind the course. Bobby Jones knew immediately that the land was spectacular. “Perfect! And to think ...

Azaleas are a big deal in Augusta. The Masters is here and like most years, I have been asked a lot of questions about azaleas over the past six weeks. The reason for these inquiries is partly because ...

An ideal hedge is dense and tall enough to block wind, mute noises, block views, or serve other functions based on your needs. Evergreen shrubs are popular for hedges because they offer the same ...

Azaleas should be planted in early spring or early fall before extreme temperatures set in. Plant azaleas similarly to other shrubs and thrive in partial to full sun locations. 'Northern Lights' is ...

Though we are still in the grips of a cold winter, I assure you spring is headed our way like a runaway locomotive. Those plans that we thought we would make for improving the landscape somehow got ...

Encore azalea in full bloom at the Southern Living Test Garden at the Agriculture Center on Old Concord Road. Azaleas are some of the most popular plants in Rowan County landscapes, and the stores and ...

Azaleas (Rhododendron spp), with their profusion of dark lavender, watermelon pink, peachy orange, pure white, and deep red blooms, add a showy burst of color to your landscape. Planted in the right ...

Bloom-A-Thon 'Pink Double' azalea. Flowering lasts for 4-6 weeks in spring, and then another 12-16 weeks in summer and fall. It will bloom in shade, with only 2-3 hours of morning sun. Azaleas in ...

It's not official but azaleas are definitely in the running as the favorite flower of the South. From sunlight-dappled beds under backyard pines to golf courses to botanical gardens, azaleas offer a ...

The first day of spring is March 20th, meaning there only remains 5 weeks of winter. Naturally, our last anticipated frost date according to the Farmer’s Almanac is March 10th, which means most of us ...