Dear Reader: Azaleas must have acidic soil (low soil pH). Soils in the Piney Woods area of East Texas fit that description, as will a few areas farther west. A soil test will tell you for sure.

Azaleas are a good option for low-maintenance hedges you can plant in your yard. The shrubs don't require much care once they're well-established. Some types are lower maintenance than others.

Dwarf rhododendrons may be small in stature, but their bold and beautiful blooms command attention. While some rhododendron varieties can grow as tall as 20 feet, these petite plants only tower ...

Azaleas are flowering shrubs known for being shade tolerant and easy to grow. Planting them at the right time is key to giving them a good head start in the garden.

For rejuvenation, cut your azalea back severely in early spring. If you want to start over again with an old azalea that routine pruning won’t help, try cutting it back to within 6 to 12 inches ...

There are now three white dwarf double-ruffle azaleas by the back door…right next to the shovel. Paula Weatherby is a Master Gardener Volunteer with the Duval County Extension Service and the ...

Many gardeners mistake these for azaleas as they have similarly sized foliage, but most dwarf rhododendrons are more sun tolerant, cold hardy and perhaps even more durable than azaleas.

Azaleas are loved for the star-like flowers they boast in colors of reds, pinks, and purples. These evergreen shrubs keep their foliage even when out of season, ensuring some color remains long after ...

Azalea Rhododendron Encore Pure White These dwarf rhododendron flower twice a year with a pure white flower. The compact evergreens will be packed with blooms during the spring into early summer ...