Many garden enthusiasts are leery of planting rhododendrons and azaleas, afraid that anything so showy must be a diva that demands pampering. Not true, said Tere Cole, lead horticulturalist at Holden ...

Thriving greenery and colorful blooms are two of the best ways to bring an outdoor space to life— and landscaping with rhododendrons will instantly introduce both elements to your front yard or back ...

Spring brings on a bevy of blooms. Of them all, big, bouncy rhododendrons may be the most beloved. "People love rhododendrons because they identify with them; they're native here," says Mike Stewart, ...

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PORT ANGELES — Guest speaker Bob Zimmerman will discuss rhododendron varieties that grow naturally in the wild, how to grow these rhododendrons from seed and why it might be a good idea to do so at ...

Most Puget Sound gardeners have at least a couple of rhododendrons in their yards. It’s the fail-safe foundation shrub that will cope with our weather, is deer-proof and will reliably turn on a ...

What does Washington state have in common with Nepal, West Virginia, the Jiangxi province in China, and the Indian state of Sikkim? All these places have chosen rhododendrons as their region's symbol.

Rhododendrons are timeless garden classics and, with the right care, can live for a century or more. But, as they age, they can begin to look woody, straggly and bare-limbed. Whether you’ve inherited ...

If soil and weather conditions are optimal, opt to plant rhododendron in the ground for maximum growth. Thriving greenery and colorful blooms are two of the best ways to bring an outdoor space to life ...