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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 8, 2012
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    Since they are newly planted, I would have to say it sounds like a watering issue. It is possible that there are air pockets in the soil, that are affecting the roots and preventing them from taking up water. I would water the area generously and then step firmly on the soil around the plants to help collapse any air pockets.

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    Heather on
    August 7, 2012
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    I suspect that it may not be getting enough water. Newly planted shrubs are hard to overwater the first year (unless they are in standing water) and this has been a very hot summer so it would need even more than usual. I would try increasing the amount of water you are providing.

    The fertilizer is fine as long as you mixed it and applied it to the packagings directions.

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    Nikki on
    August 14, 2012
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    I would not take off more than a third of its growth at any one given time, unless absolutely necessary. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/pruning-rhododendrons.htm

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    Heather on
    September 9, 2012
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    Yes, it should be fine to do now. But I would recommend having your soil tested first to determine how acidic it is first. This article will explain more about soil testing:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

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    Nikki on
    September 5, 2012
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    It's likely the soil. If soil has too much nitrogen, it will encourage more foliage growth as opposed to flowering, which needs more phosphorus. Use a "bloom booster" fertilizer or add some bone meal to the soil to help add some phosphorus.

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    Cheyenne on
    September 7, 2012
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    I have two types of rhododendrons in my yard. Two have the small leaves and one has a larger leaf. About twice a year I give them a treatment of used tea leaves. My neighbour gives hers used coffee grounds. The two small rhododendrons bloom faithfully every year. The large one every second year. I just spread the tea leaves around the base of the plant. This is also good for holly bushes.

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    Nikki on
    September 10, 2012
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    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/pruning-rhododendrons.htm

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