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 ...

The best time to deadhead the spent flowers on rhododendrons is within about three weeks after they finish blooming, when the old trusses are still pliable enough to snap right off without damaging ...

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 ...

One of the most frequent questions we hear at our garden center is ``when should I prune my rhododendrons?'' The easy - and correct - answer is ``most any time.'' Rhododendrons are resilient shrubs ...

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 ...

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 ...

Instead of tearing out that overgrown rhododendron, this may be the year to practice your pruning techniques. Established rhododendrons can be quite lovely plants, especially when trained as a small ...

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 ...

Gardening season is in full swing and there are lots of questions out there. Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

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 ...

White-tailed deer are strictly plant eaters. A Pennsylvania Game Commission study of the stomachs of road-killed deer found 98 plant species, including trees, shrubs, leafy plants and garden ...

Q. The two beautiful rhododendron bushes in front of our home are full of buds for next year. They are now 20 years old and are getting so large that we can't see out from the window. What is the best ...