Q: My Encore azalea hasn't bloomed yet and it looks like it was damaged by the freeze we had (see reader's photo). Should I prune it or remove the damaged leaves? A: Just be patient a little bit ...

A guide to five of the best azaleas for pots to bring bright blooms and evergreen foliage to smaller spaces, including reblooming varieties and bonsai types ...

A: That's a tough ask to have the azaleas in our landscapes look as good as those carefully bred and cared for at the Masters. But this beloved and well-recognized shrub performs really well here in ...

Q: My Encore azalea hasn't bloomed yet and it looks like it was damaged by the freeze we had (see reader's photo). Should I prune it or remove the damaged leaves? Subscribe to continue reading, or log ...

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Spring is in full swing following the vernal equinox on March 20, which launched us headfirst into a new season and a new astrological year. For those of us in the northern hemisphere, temperatures ...

Or you could factor in the recommendations of the many organizations of growers, horticulturists, researchers, and other ...

This very hardy compact azalea variety works well as the thriller in your pots. Its delicate purple-pink blooms appear in ...

We love the pretty pink, white, and purple springtime blooms of azaleas, but they do have specific growing requirements. Azalea bushes need partial sun and well-draining, evenly moist, rich soil in ...

We recently purchased a home that has some very large azalea bushes. We love azaleas, but these are quite large and overgrown ...

The N.C. Azalea Festival replaced its long-standing Azalea belles program with Azalea Ambassadors in 2022. The decision to end the belles, known for their antebellum-style dresses, followed ...