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Gardening

AndyA

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9. Thanks, Cher

Reply to NJCher (Reply #5)

Wed Apr 17, 2013, 07:21 AM

Apr 2013

I've been told these Azaleas have been here since the mid-sixties, so I guess that's pretty old. They used to line the circular driveway, but those were replaced years ago with Boxwood, as too many of the Azaleas looked bad. I still have two beds on either side of the front door, as well as another at the top of the circle.

The people who owned my house for almost 48 years had a professional full time gardener to tend to everything--I'm sure the yard wishes he'd come back! I appreciate your 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