Carwin B of Santa Rosa asks: Can I transplant a large Rhododendron now? And if so, how should I do this? Rhododendrons have very shallow root systems, which means even large plants may be successfully ...

I remember my wife once told me about a landscaper she was working with who talked about rhododendrons and azaleas as tri-annuals. The landscaper was implying that rhododendrons and azalea will only ...

DEAR JESSICA: I have a very large, beautiful, blooming rhododendron about 10 feet high and 10 feet wide, but it is covering a front window. While the privacy is nice, it makes the room very dark and ...

Question: We love rhododendrons, and have tried (unsuccessfully) over the past several years to grow a rhododendron garden in the front of our house. The leaves curl up and droop, the plants struggle ...

What evergreen shrub has blooms the size of grapefruits? What produces a rainbow of colors, depending on the variety: pure white, yellow, orange, pink, rose, deep red and dark purple? What sports a ...

Many garden enthusiasts are leery of planting rhododendrons and azaleas, afraid that anything so showy must be a diva that demands pampering. Not true, said Tere Cole, lead horticulturalist at Holden ...

The garden erupts with color in mid-May, and the explosion of blooms is free to enjoy. Walk your neighborhood and take some time to appreciate the rhododendrons, dogwoods, lilacs, wisteria and other ...

Q. I moved here from the Seattle area and want to grow some rhododendrons, but a friend told me they are difficult to grow in the Tri-City area. Why? A. It is unfortunate that the state flower of ...

Plus, what to do in your yard this month and tips for transplanting trees and moving your houseplants outdoors for the summer. What to do this month June is another busy, but satisfying month. Finish ...

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 ...