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Rhododendrons/Azaleas Not Blooming?

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Kerry VerMeulen

First of all, I feel your pain.  Take a deep breath and count to ten.  I know, I know, you’ve been looking forward to them all winter long and now they’re just green and what you thought were buds turned … Continue reading →

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Test Sunlight Before Planting Azaleas

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Kerry VerMeulen

Azaleas need at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight to bloom properly.  I have read countless times that azaleas and rhodendrons are great “shade” plants, but this is a misnomer.  They’ll tolerate partial shade, but the more sun the better … Continue reading →

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Fertilizing Azaleas and Rhododendrons

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Kerry VerMeulen

Now is the time to fertilize these shrubs as they are getting ready to set their blooms for next year. There is a short window so make sure you do it just after yours have finished blooming. I also recommend … Continue reading →

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