Few delights herald the dawn of spring like swaths of blooming azaleas. They are a southern staple in gardens and cityscapes alike. Extending the glory are reblooming varieties, none more recognized ...

Encore azalea in full bloom at the Southern Living Test Garden at the Agriculture Center on Old Concord Road. Azaleas are some of the most popular plants in Rowan County landscapes, and the stores and ...

It's getting to the time of year when multiseason-blooming azaleas will begin their fall floral displays. Popular fall-flowering azaleas include the Robin Hill and Encore types. Robin Hill azaleas ...

It’s amazing what one person with passion, a bit of good luck and great determination can accomplish. My friend and fellow horticulturist Buddy Lee is a perfect example. As a young man growing up in ...

SALISBURY — With all the new shrub cultivars developed each year, azaleas still remain one of the most popular plant materials in Rowan County landscapes. Nurseries, garden centers and other retail ...

An ideal hedge is dense and tall enough to block wind, mute noises, block views, or serve other functions based on your needs. Evergreen shrubs are popular for hedges because they offer the same ...

Q. I have several Encore azaleas that bloom nicely but don’t have many leaves. What is the best practice to get them full and encourage the leaves’ growth? What is the best composition of fertilizer ...

It seems wherever I look, encore azaleas have been showing out, including at The Garden Guy’s house. If you have never tried an encore azalea, you may be wondering if they really have a good repeat ...

Q: I planted three Encore azaleas two years ago and they haven’t bloomed once. Folks at the Great Big Greenhouse tested the soil PH and said it was fine, but still no blooms. Last fall I moved some ...