New Orleans-area gardeners have a special fondness for azaleas. Just look around the city in March and April, and you will see azaleas blooming everywhere. The unique feature of Conversation Piece ...

The azalea is the ubiquitous flowering shrub of our neighborhoods, beloved for its bursts of bright colors in April and May. Homeowners in search of attractive foundation shrubbery need look no ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pruning red azalea with secateurs There are many reasons to find out about pruning azaleas. It could be that your shrub is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flowering shrubs aren't just for adding beauty to your garden. They're wonderful attractors of important pollinators, and they can ...

Azaleas are the most popular flowering shrub throughout the South for a good reason - their spring floral display is without rival. One of their main drawbacks is the short time they remain in flower.

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There are few springtime sights more iconic than an azalea bush full of vibrant blooms. These colorful shrubs are covered in funnel-shaped blooms for a few magical weeks each spring, dotting the ...

Less pruning, more blooms, berries, and backyard birds.

Flowering shrubs and small flowering trees serve important roles in the landscape. Not only do they bring color and aesthetic value to homes and gardens, but they also enhance soil stability, improve ...

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 ...