Azaleas are often low maintenance yet offer striking spring blooms for the backyard, which is in part what makes them so popular. Once they are established azaleas do not need much aftercare. They ...

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 deserve a special place in gardens where these flowering shrubs can best catch the eye in spring. Some azaleas are repeat bloomers, adding splashes of color later in the growing season, and ...

Azaleas should be planted in early spring or early fall before extreme temperatures set in. Plant azaleas similarly to other shrubs and thrive in partial to full sun locations. 'Northern Lights' is ...

Azaleas usually weather the South's mild frosts without problem, but many evergreen azaleas don't like a deep freeze. They need a helping hand so they can come through winter without losing a few ...

Swamp azalea, or Rhododendron viscosum, is a striking native shrub found growing across much of the eastern and southern United States. And, as you might have guessed by the name, it is typically ...

The recent springlike weather has many homeowners in Greater Columbus thinking about renovating their home landscapes next season. One of the most popular shrubs sold in garden centers each spring is ...

Every year, LSU AgCenter horticulturists select four plants to add to the Louisiana Super Plant program. Plants don’t come by this designation easily. They must prove they can be beautiful and tough ...