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 ...

Some plants like fruit trees, rhododendrons, azaleas and others, should be pruned now. As the heat and drought of July crescendos, you may notice that spring’s tender new growth has turned into summer ...

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 ...

Yes, the LSU AgCenter Soil Testing Lab can test for those elements. Check out the website of the Soil Testing Lab and you ...

When considering how to prune azaleas, take into account that such pruning isn’t actually a necessity unless your bushes have outgrown their allotted space. You can prevent that by planting azaleas ...

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 ...

Q: I've got a couple of spindly rhododendrons in the back right corner of my property. I heard these can be cut back pretty hard to make them grow fuller again. Is now a good time to do that? I've ...