We planted azaleas this year in April. My husband watered them often and they looked fine. Now, the leaves are turning brown and falling off. HELP!
Azalea plants have very fine, fibrous roots that can be damaged quickly if they do not receive enough water. Water your newly planted Azaleas for the first year, and even every 3 to 4 days if the weather is warm.
Mulching will help with moisture retention.
Root Rot can also occur though if the plants roots remain in wet, soggy soil. Make sure the soil is well draining.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-branches-dying.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azaleas-noteworthy-shrubs-for-any-garden.htm
I have a hedge of azaleas all along the front porch. Those on the right of the walkway thrive while those to the left of the walkway have all died. This happened once before. I treated the ground for nematodes, waited and then replanted. They have all died again. Both sides get equal irrigation.
I would first recommend a soil test. Then you can determine what the soil needs or may need to be corrected.
Your local county extension office can help you with a soil test.
Have you used any chemicals on the walkway or porch area?
I have listed a link to help you find an extension office near you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
My azaleas are normally beautiful! Now I have a number of dead areas. What can I do to keep them from what appears to be dying?
There can be several issues that can cause plant die off.
This article will list the possible reasons and how to treat.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/common-azalea-problems.htm
My Azaleas have gall. I have picked all off but the odd lump appears. What can I do? There are no pictures as I have destroyed the infected bits.
The most important aspect of control of azalea gall is to keep the area around the plant very clean and tidy, and to remove the infected parts as soon as they appear, as you are already doing. Make sure any infected parts and also any leaves that fall from the azaleas are removed and disposed of in a secure container.
These articles explain more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-leaf-gall.htm
plantclinic.cornell.edu/factsheets/azaleagall.pdf
I live in the north Texas area, north of Dallas. I have two Azaleas in large pots. Is it safe to leave them out during our winter or should they be brought inside?
Most Azaleas are hardy in zones 5-8.
You should be able to safely leave your pots outdoors in your growing zone.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/winter-protection-for-azaleas.htm
We have an Azalea, of which did flower Ok last year. This year the buds appear and then just rot away before they open out and flower. We did fertilize the plant with Azalea grow, also fed it with Epsom Salts and Aquasol. Would like to know what we should do to get it back to normal flowering. Thanking you. Allan.
This could be caused by the boytritis virus or is could be due to Thrips.
Avoid overhead watering of your plant.
Here are some links that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/common-azalea-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htm
It is early October in Louisiana. My azaleas are in bad need of trimming. Will it kill them if I trim them back now?
You can trim back your azaleas now, but they likely won't produce any flowers next year because you will be removing the flower buds. It won't kill them though.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/pruning-azaleas.htm