Thriving greenery and colorful blooms are two of the best ways to bring an outdoor space to life— and landscaping with rhododendrons will instantly introduce both elements to your front yard or back ...

Q. What do you consider the best time to plant rhododendron in Michigan? The proposed location we have is protected. Is now okay? J. Saalberg, Ann Arbor A. Rhododendron are shallow-rooted plants. As ...

What: Rhododendron “Snow Lady” is a smaller, mounding shrub with masses of pure white flowers in very early spring. The evergreen foliage is dark green with tiny hairs on the upper surface and edges ...

Plant rhubarb roots now, but the pie will have to wait. Rhubarb roots are available and ready to plant at most local nurseries. Choose a sunny location with good drainage. If your soil drains poorly, ...

What: Rhododendron ‘Vulcan’ blooms in late spring with trusses of bold fire-engine red against a backdrop of deep green foliage held on rounded shrub. Where: This rhododendron is easy to grow in the ...

If you have a rhododendron in your garden or pass one by on an afternoon walk perhaps you think of it as just a colourful and pretty shrub. You may have heard that they come from the Himalayas, and ...

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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 ...

This large genus in the heath (Ericaceae) family includes some 800 species, which are widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, with the majority growing in temperate to cool regions.

The saying used to be, “April showers bring May flowers.” We definitely had some rain in April, but we had numerous beautiful blooms in April, as well. At the end of April, Hurley Park helped ...