Nothing signals the start of spring—and warmer weather—quite like beautiful pink azalea blooms. These perennial shrubs are beloved for their joyful colors, which also include red, pink, white, and ...

Wild azaleas comprise a family of at least 10 Rhododendron species that are naturally-occurring in the southeastern U.S. They exist in a multitude of colors from white to red. In addition, different ...

When considering how to prune azaleas, take into account that such pruning isn’t actually a necessity unless your bushes have outgrown their allotted space. You can prevent that by planting azaleas ...

Swamp azalea, or Rhododendron viscosum, is a striking native shrub found growing across much of the eastern and southern United States. And, as you might have guessed by the name, it is typically ...

Growing plants from cuttings is a great way to expand—or share—the beauty of any garden. Perhaps you’d like to preserve a flower with family history, increase your collection of favorite blooms or ...

Q: My neighbor has a beautiful pink crape myrtle. She has given me permission to take cuttings; yet, nothing so far has been successful. How do you propagate crape myrtles? A: You can root cuttings of ...

David Gooler, who gardens in Pasadena, responded to a recent column where I mentioned that Nuccio’s, the famed camellia and azalea nursery in Altadena, had been sold. It turns out that, due to the ...