Same rhododendron in different temperatures. When you step outside on a cold winter’s day, have you noticed how rhododendron leaves change their appearance? Usually, they are glossy and full. But when ...

So in winter their leaves are alive and green, and this is the way they protect themselves from the cold. I have always loved seeing rhododendrons in bloom, but this book made me excited to see them ...

I’ll bet if you surveyed the landscapes of the average home here in New England, you would find that the rhododendron was near the top of the list as one of the most common plants found on people’s ...

Use these tips for pruning rhododendrons to get a burst of fresh foliage and flowers. Although generally low-maintenance, rhododendrons occasionally do need pruning to rejuvenate them. Timely pruning ...

This is the time of year when those who have put up real Christmas trees are taking them down. Hopefully the trees will be reused as shelter for birds at a backyard feeding station or get recycled ...

There are a number of different strategies plants use to survive the dry, cold conditions of winter. Deciduous trees simply drop their leaves, getting rid of all that extra surface area that allows ...

In addition to the big shrubs we know as Rhododendrons with their sturdy presence and voluptuous flowers, there are other less well-known Rhododendrons in the genus. These can extend the performance ...

The nursery manager of a local garden center once gave me some inside information on the trees and shrubs that people kill most often. Azaleas and rhododendrons topped the list, followed by dogwoods, ...