The caladiums are nearing their end, so it's time to gather the bulbs. Across the front of my house, I have azaleas and ...

rhododendron garden with lush foliage and picture-perfect blooms, then the Miracle-Gro Plant Food 1000701 is what you are looking for. Unlike any surface-applied products, these fertilizer spikes by ...

Many people consider that sandy soil doesn’t keep nutrients as effectively as the silt and clay soil. We won’t deny it! However, that doesn’t mean having a sandy soil garden is a disadvantage thing.

Rhododendrons benefit from a balanced fertilizer applied at the right times. Use a specialized rhododendron or azalea fertilizer, which is typically formulated for acid-loving plants. Apply ...

Azaleas are hardy here, and so are likely to survive the recent freeze. Wait until spring, when new growth emerges, to prune ...

Note that some rhododendron varieties can suffer serious damage to roots and leaves, or even die when fertilizer is added to their growing medium. Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) is another ...

The foliage on some of my azaleas has turned brown after the freezes ... but it is not necessary to fertilize the amaryllis during this time. When April arrives, it’s time to plant the bulbs ...

Camellias are the jewel of the winter garden. With so many types, they can be red, pink or white and they can be a solid color, stripes or something in between.

Rhododendron leaves curl in response to cold weather. It was 20 degrees when this photo was taken. (Photo by Mark Nale) Rhododendron leaves hang curled and seemingly lifeless on a frigid winter ...

Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders of magnitude,” the agency said. By Hiroko Tabuchi For the first ...

Applying fertilizer alongside seeds with a planter promotes optimal nutrient uptake. In grass crops, such as corn, prioritize nitrogen. “If corn runs out of nitrogen, it’s over, regardless of ...

This week's column addresses when to pinch back annual and perennial flowers, characteristics of a good potting mix and caring for indoor azaleas.