Why Rhododendron Leaves Roll Up in Cold Weather

Wondering why rhododendron leaves roll up in cold weather? Rhododendron leaves may roll up in winter. Or, they may appear to flatten out. And, sometimes they look wilted. But, often when this happens, your shrubs are just fine. When temperatures dip below plants can’t hide inside. When temperatures plunge below freezing, garden plants have to… Read more »

Should Perennials Be Divided in Fall or Spring?

Do you know when to divide perennials? Dividing perennials can help your garden in many ways. This practice can help you save money. And it may keep your garden blooming better over time. And those things make for a great garden! However, if you don’t know the optimal time to divide your perennials, you might… Read more »

Why & How to Fill a Frozen Bird Bath

Do you know how to fill a frozen bird bath without breaking it? When I wake up to a rock-solid frozen world as happened today, I know my winged garden visitors will appreciate it if I fill frozen bird baths for them. Sure, they’ll peck at frost covered leaves and rooftops, but there isn’t much… Read more »

Benefits of Bare Root Plants

What are Key Benefits of Bare Root Plants? There are many key benefits of bare root plants that may have you running to stock up when these plants are available. That’s because not only are bare root plants generally less expensive than potted plants, but they also may perform better than potted plants. Too, bare… Read more »

How to Prune & Deadhead Rhododendrons

Learn how to prune rhododendrons & azaleas: If you want to learn how to prune rhododendrons, we’ve got you covered. And we’ve even included visual steps for deadheading rhododendrons too. Plus, the good news is, you can fine-prune these beautiful plants just about any time of year. But, that’s only true if you take care not to… Read more »