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 ...

CORVALLIS — Rhododendrons and azaleas herald spring in Oregon. And spring is a good time to give these beautiful shrubs the care they deserve. There are a number of things home gardeners can do to ...

Question: We have two old and tall lilac bushes. They do not flower much anymore and do not look healthy. Also, can I trim back rhododendrons, and how far back can I trim? Thank You. You always have ...

Rhododendrons like soil with a high amount of organic matter and mulch, so when planting or transplanting add bark dust, steer manure, or compost to the soil if it is not already very rich in organic ...

Question: We have two 20-plus-year-old rhododendrons that are in stress or dying. Their leaves are yellowish, and they are hardly growing. They haven't bloomed in a couple of years. They aren't very ...

Most rhododendrons struggle in the typical neutral to alkaline soils in the Chicago area. They perform well in acidic soils (pH of 6.0 and lower) that are light, well-drained and rich in organic ...

Shrubs require more maintenance than bedding or potted plants, with pruning the main task to keep them looking good. Consider these general guidelines for how often and how much to prune, along with ...

Editor’s note: How Does Your Garden Grow is a series the Gazette will feature again this growing season, provided by master gardener Ken Oles of Wrentham. He will discuss various backyard gardening ...

The first week of February is all about forsythia and pruning. Forsythia is the bright yellow shrub ready to burst into blooms and you can prune it now to force the flowers into an early show indoors.