Saturday, April 15, 2017

AZALEAS

Even though some buds were nipped by a snap of cold weather, the flowering azaleas have put on a good show.  If yours is done flowering and you want to reduce its size, after it finishes blooming is the time to prune.  Here is an article with pruning tips:

All is not rosy with azaleas, though.  They have many diseases and insect problems to look out for.  Here are two sources to help you take care of your azaleas:
AZALEA DISEASES          AZALEA PESTS


Azaleas by the Herb Garden at Arboretum
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