It seems wherever I look Encore azaleas have been showing out, including at The Garden Guy’s house. If you have never tried an Encore azalea, you may be wondering if they really have a good repeat ...

Q: I did not want to take your advice and wait for my winter damaged plants to grow, but I am so glad I did. I have new growth coming out of the top of my totally brown Encore azaleas and am hoping I ...

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - In this edition of Flower Friday, Huntsville Botanical Garden told us all about the beautiful Encore Azalea. The Encore Azalea is one of the most popular ...

Since the introduction of knock-out roses, their relatively low level of care compared to many other kinds of roses has made them attractive to many homeowners. Little or no deadheading, reduced ...

Azaleas start lining shelves at garden centers in early or mid-spring, just when buds are breaking and the pink, white, purple, and red blooms begin showing their colors. With the exception of ...

A: Sunshine is very important, and lots of it! They really don’t need pruning. Improperly timed pruning can actually remove buds that plan to bloom that following season. That being said, only prune ...

Nationally known plant breeder Robert “Buddy” Lee, the inventor of the Encore Azalea, will reveal the easy steps for beautiful azaleas during a Nov. 9 lecture at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Lee ...

Azaleas provide bold splashes of color -- red, orange, lavender-purple, pink and white. Consider the best background to complement bloom color. Dark flowers show up best against lighter backgrounds, ...