DEAR JESSICA: I have a rhododendron that has been thriving for the last five years. Suddenly this fall, some of the leaves began curling up. My husband pruned off the affected branches, but now more ...

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A reader seeks advice about her wilting rhododendron, and how to revive it. Theresa H. of Santa Rosa asks: The leaves of my rhododendron are curling inward and turning brown, and the plant is wilting.

My rhododendrons are dying. A nurseryman said that it might be caused by root rot. What can you tell me about this problem? Phytophthora represents a group of fungal-like organisms that cause crown ...

We planted seven rhododendrons two years ago. They made it through last year’s drought, but now four of the plants seem to be dying. We have kept them mulched and watered. What might cause this?

Q. How do I care for azaleas and rhododendrons? A. Both azaleas and rhododendrons belong to the same genus: Rhododendron. Although there are more than 900 species and cultivars of azaleas and ...

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 ...

A: There are several potential causes for leaf yellowing and leaf drop: *Normal: While we think of rhododendrons as evergreen, they do drop leaves just as conifers periodically shed needles. Some ...

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