Azaleas are flowering shrubs that lend gorgeous color to the spring landscape. Though technically classified as a rhododendron, they are generally much smaller than rhododendrons, growing to a maximum ...

Don’t sweat it if you see blooms opening lately on your azaleas — or any other shrub that should be blooming in spring, for that matter. This is simply a case of shrubs getting “confused” by ...

Azaleas (Rhododendron) can be a true joy in the fall. Many will bloom around this time, showing off vibrant hues of yellow, orange, red, white, and lavender. Deciduous azaleas drop their leaves in the ...

A late frost is still possible, but with each day passing, a late spring frost becomes less probable. After April 10, statistically there’s only a 10% chance of a late freeze, great news for our ...

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 ...

With daytime highs still in the 80s, you may think of this time of year as late summer. Or, with nighttime lows in the 60s, this may seem more like early fall. Whichever way you look at it, it’s clear ...

With Earth Day on Wednesday and spring now in full swing in Southeast Missouri, one local spot to take in the beauty of nature is Pinecrest Azalea Gardens in Cape Girardeau County. Lisa Schamburg, who ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Long azalea hedge with colorful blooms - charlestondavid/Shutterstock An ideal hedge is dense ...

Experts reveal one of the common pruning mistakes that cause shrubs to fail and the simple gardening tip that can help you set them up for success.

I want to plant some azaleas in a new flower bed this spring. Which type would you recommend? - Sue, Jenks There are several varieties of azaleas, most of which are spring bloomers with the exception ...