The azalea gardens of the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast area are notorious for their extravagant colors, and visitors from the North plan extensive tours to see them each spring. Spring and azaleas go together, and few severe gardeners in the South do not want an azalea display of their own. Ideal Azalea Growing Requirements … Read more
Azaleas are stagging a comeback from New York City to Washington. D. C. Their popularity will increase as the word spreads that these distinctive shrubs can be reliable and permanent garden assets if they are wisely chosen. A rich, individual character is to the graceful fountains of flowers produced by azaleas. Still, many gardeners in … Read more
When considering the large and fabulous group of azaleas, one is sure to find it difficult to select a favorite or even settle on one kind for a special garden planting. Many azaleas have a brilliance and profusion of bloom, virtually unequaled among other genera of flowering shrubs. And additional combinations of characters—each attractive and … Read more
Are you wrinkling your forehead and scratching your head wondering what plants to choose for your basic garden plantings? Take my advice: consider, first, the azaleas. Out of flower they’re extremely attractive and in flower they’re absolutely gorgeous. Besides that, they’re permanent, inexpensive, easy to care for, easy to propagate, easy to transplant. All pro … Read more