The best time to cut back azaleas is as soon as they finish flowering in the spring. (Chuck Cook, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) QUESTION: What is the best time to severely cut my Formosa azaleas? I ...

Azaleas light up the landscape with a profusion of colors, indicating that spring is here. They come in a wide variety of colors, are not too hard to grow and, if you choose wisely, you'll have ...

Every year, LSU AgCenter horticulturists select four plants to add to the Louisiana Super Plant program. Plants don’t come by this designation easily. They must prove they can be beautiful and tough ...

Flowering shrubs and small flowering trees serve important roles in the landscape. Not only do they bring color and aesthetic value to homes and gardens, but they also enhance soil stability, improve ...

Question: I have a large gardenia bush that needs trimming. When is the best time to reduce the height and width? Answer: Major pruning for gardenia shrubs is usually after the spring bloom of around ...

Q:When is the best time to cut azaleas, and how much should come off? What is the best time to fertilize? A: The best time to prune is just after the plants have flowered. I've seen old specimens of ...

Azaleas light up gardens in spring with a profusion of colors. They are easy to grow, come in a wide range of colors and if you choose your varieties carefully, you can have blooms from late February ...

Q: I have a 30-inch by 20-foot flower bed along the front brick wall of my house. I want to add flowering plants/bushes that can stand the west sun during the heat of the summer. What should I ...