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 ...

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 ...

Mike will appear on Saturday, Feb. 23 and Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Capital Home & Remodel Show at the Dulles Expo Canter in Chantilly, Virginia. Terry in North Potomac writes: “Is now a good time to cut ...

I have several overgrown azalea bushes and want to rejuvenate them. Is it too late to cut them back now? I do realize I would lose the spring flowers, but I’m afraid the overgrown condition of the ...

Can mulching leaves into lawns cause problems? Ted in Glyndon writes: “Does mulching leaves into the lawn in the fall hurt the grass or help it? I worry that it might be bad for three reasons: adding ...

Q: I am in my second season with eight Encore azaleas. They did well last year but only recently bloomed very well. I am not well versed in the care of these and am seeking info as to the pruning ...

Lightly pruning rhododendrons and azaleas in the fall will ensure they remain healthy and in good shape. Focus on removing any dead or diseased branches – they're easy to spot by their lack of leaves ...

Question. Rose bushes in our yard are tall, with few leaves and blooms. When should I do the trimming and how much? Answer. Just about a week away, mid-February is considered the best time to perform ...

February is a very busy time for me in the garden. Where I live, we have gotten more rain than normal and I have not been able to do as much pruning as usual so on the pretty days, I have had to do ...

Where I live, we have gotten more rain than normal this past month and I have not been able to do as much pruning as usual so on the pretty days, I have had to do extra work to get it done. Pruning ...