Use these tips for pruning rhododendrons to get a burst of fresh foliage and flowers. Although generally low-maintenance, rhododendrons occasionally do need pruning to rejuvenate them. Timely pruning ...

The best time to deadhead the spent flowers on rhododendrons is within about three weeks after they finish blooming, when the old trusses are still pliable enough to snap right off without damaging ...

Q. I have a rhododendron bush that is probably 20 years old. It grows at the northwest corner of our garage and reaches to the edge of the roof and is nearly 10 feet in diameter. The eaves trough ...

Fall looms but gardening season is far from over, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very ...

Q: I have had 2 rhododendron plants for a few years. They are quite woody now, can I cut them back? A: Generally, there is little need for pruning rhododendrons. However, you may opt to do so if you ...

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My fascination with camellias began at a young age. An aunt and uncle owned a camellia nursery in southern Alabama. Their property was ringed with massive japonicas. In early spring an amazing array ...

Q: I have two rhododendrons in my front yard that are looking very straggly. When can I prune them and how much without killing them? A: While it is possible to prune these plants anytime from early ...

What to Prune in June (and What to Leave Alone) originally appeared on Dengarden. Pruning is a common gardening practice where cutting away certain parts of a plant, such as its branches, buds or ...

Pruning is an essential gardening task that must be done at the correct time to ensure plants remain healthy and perform at ...

Q. The two beautiful rhododendron bushes in front of our home are full of buds for next year. They are now 20 years old and are getting so large that we can't see out from the window. What is the best ...