Use these tips for pruning rhododendrons to get a burst of fresh foliage and flowers. Although generally low-maintenance, rhododendrons occasionally do need pruning to rejuvenate them. Timely pruning ...

Q. I have a rhododendron bush that is probably 20 years old. It grows at the northwest corner of our garage and reaches to the edge of the roof and is nearly 10 feet in diameter. The eaves trough ...

Rhododendrons are a shrub that can get leggy if left unkempt, quickly taking over a whole corner of your garden and growing more sparse with age. Pruning any plant can be scary, but professional ...

It happens to all of us. We fall in love with a spectacular flowering rhododendron at the nursery; then plant it right in front of our picture window so we can look out to admire the attractive blooms ...

I need help as to when I should trim a mature rhodie. It now is blocking our view out the window; it is approx. 5′ tall and 7 to 8′ across. I would like to reduce size by about 6 to 8′. Any ...

Q: I've got a couple of spindly rhododendrons in the back right corner of my property. I heard these can be cut back pretty hard to make them grow fuller again. Is now a good time to do that? I've ...

My fascination with camellias began at a young age. An aunt and uncle owned a camellia nursery in southern Alabama. Their property was ringed with massive japonicas. In early spring an amazing array ...

Q: I have had 2 rhododendron plants for a few years. They are quite woody now, can I cut them back? A: Generally, there is little need for pruning rhododendrons. However, you may opt to do so if you ...

My shrubs have been sheared so they are thick and unnatural. They look like balls and boxes. Can I do some pruning that will bring them back to their natural shape and thickness? Is now a good time to ...