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Gardening

AndyA

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8. Hi CottonBear

Reply to CottonBear (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 17, 2013, 07:16 AM

Apr 2013

The Azaleas are blooming now, and they do have some dead limbs on them due to the drought and heat last summer. The house was not being lived in, and the sprinklers were off. Actually, I'm surprised that they're blooming at all! (A few aren't blooming.) I have some yellowing and discolored leaves, so I bought fertilizer specifically for Azaleas, and I did read to wait until after blooming to prune and fertilize.

These Azaleas are very old, apparently, and I'd like to do what I can to sustain them and keep them happy. Thanks for your wonderful advice!

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Advice on removing weeds in Azalea beds [View all] AndyA Apr 2013 OP

I would pull up what you can and mulch - azaleas love hardwood mulch - they are acid lovers NRaleighLiberal Apr 2013 #1

Thanks, NRaleighLiberal AndyA Apr 2013 #6

I have an azalea that I have had for years. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #2

Use a sprayer filled with white vinegar to kill weeds in cracks of sidewalks and in between pavers. CottonBear Apr 2013 #4

Thanks for the tips. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #10

We're supposed to have storms tonight so I'll try pulling weeds tomorrow when it's wet AndyA Apr 2013 #7

Weeds are just plants in the wrong place! CottonBear Apr 2013 #11

I saw your post on vinegar and will try it. AndyA Apr 2013 #12

LOL! CottonBear Apr 2013 #13

Hi! I'm a gardener at a botanical garden. We only use natural methods to control weeds. CottonBear Apr 2013 #3

Hi CottonBear AndyA Apr 2013 #8

Hi AndyA! How are your azaleas doing? CottonBear Apr 2013 #15

Hey CottonBear--the Azaleas seem to be doing OK AndyA May 2013 #17

Yay! Great news! You have been busy out in the garden. CottonBear May 2013 #18

I'm not so sure about that shallow root stuff NJCher Apr 2013 #5

Thanks, Cher AndyA Apr 2013 #9

Great advice! CottonBear Apr 2013 #16

mulch, mulch, mulch... whatever leaves you have on hand will do nicely JCMach1 Apr 2013 #14