One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, redbud, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. The azalea ...

Planting azaleas the right way is key to growing healthy plants! This guide covers soil preparation, sun and shade ...

An ideal hedge is dense and tall enough to block wind, mute noises, block views, or serve other functions based on your needs. Evergreen shrubs are popular for hedges because they offer the same ...

Azaleas light up the landscape with a profusion of colors, indicating that spring is here. They come in a wide variety of colors, are not too hard to grow and, if you choose wisely, you'll have ...

Azaleas are a popular flowering shrub in the Southern United States, known for their vibrant blooms and hardiness. With thousands of varieties available, azaleas offer a range of colors, sizes, and ...

Plant breeder shares tips on how to enjoy an Encore of colors with spring- and fall-blooming azaleas in your yard. Let’s face it, plants cost a pretty penny. So you expect to get your money’s worth ...

It's not official but azaleas are definitely in the running as the favorite flower of the South. From sunlight-dappled beds under backyard pines to golf courses to botanical gardens, azaleas offer a ...

Wild azaleas comprise a family of at least 10 Rhododendron species that are naturally-occurring in the southeastern U.S. They exist in a multitude of colors from white to red. In addition, different ...

A stunning collection of pink and apricot azaleas in full bloom in a front garden - Kate Stoupas/Getty Images Few flowering plants can rival the magnificence of an azalea in full bloom. If grown under ...

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 ...

Azaleas produce clouds of vibrant blooms from spring to fall, but only if you stick to a pruning schedule that doesn't mess with the plant's natural cycles.

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 ...