My azaleas haven't bloomed all year. They are growing well but have rarely bloomed since I planted them 5 years ago. What am I doing wrong?
Here's an article that will help you get your azaleas blooming again: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-not-blooming.htm
Most of my azalea bushes and some other flowering bushes I don't know the name of are drying up, the bark looks black, leaves are falling off and the flowers barely came in. These plants are in a new home I purchased so I don't know their history other than the first two years they all seemed healthy. This year they have all taken a turn. No images at this time.
Could it possibly be azalea bark scale? See: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-bark-scale.htm
I planted an azalea bush about 3 weeks ago it had blooms and looked beautiful now the leaves are browning and no blooms. Can it be saved? The ground does not seem overly wet or dry. What can I do? Thanks for any information you can provide.
Make sure you have planted your new Azalea correctly.
Review the article below.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azaleas-noteworthy-shrubs-for-any-garden.htm
I have a large tree that is surrounded by small leaf type azaleas that are about 5 feet high. Back at the 1st of May, I started smelling a skunk like smell in that area. It still smells. We have never seen a skunk and my dog doesn't seem to go after anything in that area. What could it be? It's almost September now?
Actually, some gardeners have reported that azaleas smell like skunks! This just seems to be the natural scent of some varieties.
The smell is reported to intensify when leaves fall off and decay. Check whether there is any rotting leaf matter under the shrubs. Otherwise, you'll just have to get used to the stink!
Something is annihilating my azaleas (photo below). Any idea what the problem could be? Thank you.
There is a little missing information, but I believe that looks a little like aphid damage... That being said, there are several things you could do. A little dish soap and water can help, but try not to spray the soil so much. My preferred method is a product from Foxfarm called Force of Nature Miticide. Use 1oz per gallon about a fourth oz for a spray bottle.
I planted 2 azaleas in my garden about a month or so ago, Now some of the branches and leaves are turning brown...what should I do
Making sure the newly planted shrubs receive adequate watering while setting down roots can be more difficult in the warm summer months.
Keeping the roots cool and moist with a layer of hardwood mulch will help.
Watering should be daily during the first 2 weeks and then you can back off slightly, but will need to monitor the soil moisture carefully.
Maintain the watering schedule until the fall when plants began to go dormant.
Pruning can take place in the spring of any dead plant material.
Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.
Most reputable garden centers guarantee new shrubs for the first year.
When should I stop fertilizing my azalea?
Fertilizing them is, largely, unnecessary, but if you choose to often, then use half strength fertilizer. During the fall and winter months, when the growth slows down, It won't be necessary to fertilize them at this time. Here is an article that will give you more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/fertilizer-for-azaleas.htm