Mulch rhododendron and azalea shrubs Mulching in the fall is a good idea as it will help protect your plants during the colder months of the year. This is particularly important in cooler US ...

My rhododendron has yellow leaves that are dropping from the plant. I planted it last year and added plenty of beauty bark mulch to keep the roots cool. I also watered all spring and summer.

Careful pruning after they have bloomed out will keep rhododendrons blooming year after year. supplied  The rhododendron -- hailed by most as one of the most beautiful and by many as the most ...

My Rhododendron has some branches that look dead. Some of the leaves have fallen off and some have turned brown. ... Put down several inches of mulch (shredded bark, grass clippings, ...

A thick mulch, even if not compacted, will also reduce air reaching the roots. For azaleas, 3 inches may be too thick, and for rhododendrons over 5 inches. Advertisement ...

Rhododendrons have a reserved bud on the branches, and with adequate water, ... Adding some compost or leaf mulch to the area can also help improve the soil health. Advertisement.

• Do not add camellia, azalea or rhododendron petals or leaves to composting piles or mulch, as it’s almost impossible to heat the compost pile to 140 degrees, the temperature required to kill ...

Master Gardener Dorothy George says: Winter injury to rhododendron is a concern in Michigan. The problem is wind burn (aka desiccation injury), resulting from a lack of moisture needed to ...