David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Azaleas start lining shelves at garden centers in early or mid-spring, just when buds are breaking and the pink, white, purple, and red blooms begin showing their colors. With the exception of ...

The first day of spring is March 20th, meaning there only remains 5 weeks of winter. Naturally, our last anticipated frost date according to the Farmer’s Almanac is March 10th, which means most of us ...

Azaleas (Rhododendron spp), with their profusion of dark lavender, watermelon pink, peachy orange, pure white, and deep red blooms, add a showy burst of color to your landscape. Planted in the right ...

At the end of the year I am always wishing I had planted lots of things that would have provided color to this dull landscape. So, I want to get a jump on spring and am wondering if I can plant ...

What: Rhododendron schlippenbachii or “royal azalea,” as its common name suggests, is top class. Its branching structure is shapely and well-balanced, creating a pleasing winter form. Its leaves are ...

Planting shrubs can transform a garden as they add color, texture, and interest to a space year after year. If you strive to breathe new life into beds and borders, April is an ideal time to plant a ...

Every year, LSU AgCenter horticulturists select four plants to add to the Louisiana Super Plant program. Plants don’t come by this designation easily. They must prove they can be beautiful and tough ...

What's wrong with my azaleas? A while back, I noticed that two bushes adjacent to each other had some yellow leaves, but I didn't think much of it. Now, they're both almost completely yellow. They're ...

A stunning collection of pink and apricot azaleas in full bloom in a front garden - Kate Stoupas/Getty Images Few flowering plants can rival the magnificence of an azalea in full bloom. If grown under ...