Azaleas in bloom are one of those short-lived glories of spring North Texans look forward to. For a mere few weeks in April, the banks of color draw lookers the way Christmas lights do in December.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bob Stefko Azaleas deserve a special place in gardens where these flowering shrubs can best catch the eye in spring. Some azaleas ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Long azalea hedge with colorful blooms - charlestondavid/Shutterstock An ideal hedge is dense ...

If you want to fill a small space with large spring blooms and evergreen glossy foliage, look no further than compact varieties of azaleas. These naturally dwarf types are the best azaleas for pots, ...

Prune azaleas immediately after blooming to protect the following year's flower buds. Deciduous azaleas need minimal pruning unless branches are damaged or diseased, while evergreen types respond to ...

Azaleas should be planted in early spring or early fall before extreme temperatures set in. Plant azaleas similarly to other shrubs that thrive in partial to full sun locations. Most azaleas are ...

Today, azaleas of all kinds, which are members of the genus Rhododendron, can be seen throughout the botanical garden — 850 different types among 50,000 plants. The botanical garden is also host to ...

A researcher from North Carolina State University has found that in the case of the flame azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum), all pollinators are not created equal. In fact, due to the flower's ...

Question: I have hibiscus and azaleas that grow green plants, but no flowers even though they receive water and fertilizer. What else is needed? Answer: Such healthy plants with no flowers suggest the ...

Beloved for their showy spring blooms and low-maintenance nature, azaleas make an excellent addition to any garden. However, knowing when and how to plant them correctly is key to giving them a strong ...