Introduction to care for azalea and rhododendron plants. Tips on pruning and planting azaleas and rhododendrons.

Three of the main ingredients in the care for azalea bushes rhododendron bushes are proper fertilizing, mulching and pruning. Don't over-fertilize in rhododendron care.

Description of varieties of azaleas and rhododendrons (sometimes misspelled "rhododendrums"), photos included. Pictures, growth information and requirements for popular varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas.

Many flowering shrubs attract birds with their fruit and provide both fall foliage. Flowering shrubs are at their best when blooming, and pruning is often done shortly after blooming.

Introduction to azalea plants and the botanical classification behind the genus, Rhododendron. How rhododendrons and azalea plants are related, despite Linnaeus' classification of the latter as a separate genus.

The tools, plant pots and tree pruning techniques you'll need to care for bonsai trees. These links provide photos and tips for the care of bonsai plants.

How to plant and care for mountain laurel plants. Mountain laurels grow best in acid soil and part shade.

Holiday plants even assume the names of the special days with which they are associated. Links are also provided for shopping for holiday plants as gifts.

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