Face to the sun by Quiltsalad TheGardenLady received this question from Kareena. I had someone plant flowers in my garden. I told them the types of flowers I like (dahlias, lilies, tulips). There are already 3 azalea bushes there. They planted 3 hydrangeas, 4 lilies, 4 dahlias. There is sun all day because I am [...]

Azaleas & Rhododendrons by Stones 55 Spring is a great time to plant azaleas and rhododendron. If you can’t plant them in the spring, early Fall planting is also recommended. When you buy rhododendrons or azaleas, make sure you give them a good drink. They can remain in the pot or burlap for a long [...]

TheGardenLady received this question from Skye: Is it okay to plant Encore Azaleas (Autumn Sangria) in November in Dallas or do I need to wait until Spring? Here is the answer from the spokespeople from Encore Azalea to this question: Fall is a great time to plant, allowing the roots to get established during the [...]

TheGardenLady received this question on a post about acidic soil from Todd. My yard had many oak trees in it. I have stopped letting leaves sit so I can start a decent yard.  Could this be the reason grass is so difficult to grow? If you want grass to grow on a lawn, it is [...]

TheGardenLady received this question from Kevin. I have a very small front area, very small, 2′x25′ with very little sun. I was thinking about some kind of ornamental grass for height and some other colorful flowers.  Any ideas? In order to give you a more precise answer, TheGardenLady would need to know your temperature zone [...]

This is the third post in a three part series on creating a meditation garden.  You can see the first post about creating a meditation garden here, where I discussed some questions you need to answer first before you start building a meditation garden.  In the second post on meditation gardens, I talked about creating [...]

TheGardenLady received a comment on her post Summer Care for Encore Azaleas from Mr. Gulius. What should I do to my Encore Azaleas during winter month? TheGardenLady sent this question o the people at Encore Azalea, and this is their answer: As your Encores mature and get more established in their environment, they will be [...]

  TheGardenLady received this message from Encore Azalea: Cold temperatures are quickly approaching and Encore Azalea® would like to help you prepare for winter’s frost. Azaleas, like most plants, may need protection during freezes and extremely cold weather. If you feel that your Encore needs protection, any cloth material such as  burlap, old blankets, or [...]