Each spring, azaleas light up our gardens with a profusion of colorful blooms. These classic mounding shrubs drift across the landscape like showy clouds. Once established, they need little care.

Q: When and how should I prune azaleas? The plants are leggy and open. I’d like for them to be fuller. A: In pruning azaleas, it’s best to wait until the blooms have faded — but before July. Azaleas ...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Spring is in full bloom and Chief Meteorologist David Paul joined PC Brown of PC’s Nursery to talk azalea and camellia care. Brown’s top tip for these plants is timely pruning.

SHREVEPORT, La. - Gardening enthusiasts gathered at the American Rose Center to hear from David Creech of Stephen F. Austin University, who provided expert advice on azalea care, particularly pruning ...

Question. I have azaleas that are not doing well, as the plants have dead portions, and there is a gray crust on the stems. Can they be saved? Answer. Make an effort to save these azaleas by first ...

The act of pruning azaleas can be seen as a metaphor for personal growth and self-care. Azaleas should be pruned within three weeks after their blooming cycle ends. Different pruning techniques ...

Time to break out those shears!

My azaleas are done for the year, and they were spectacular. Now I need to know what I should do to make sure they’re healthy and spectacular again next year. A gardening friend of mine has always ...

Most home gardeners prize azaleas for their wide range of colors and low maintenance. By learning to prune these shrubs properly, you will be rewarded with healthy plants that bring spring color to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It has been a productive spring; the azaleas and roses are having a flush year. Properly maintained plants overflowed with ...