Q I have a large collection of bonsai trees that all require some degree of winterization: Evergreen conifers and cold-hardy deciduous broadleaf trees (oaks, maples, hackberry) get mulched-in outdoors ...

The beauty of planting these azaleas in the fall, is that they have time to establish before winter, providing vibrant orange ...

Q: I have some lovely azaleas in pots given to me as a gift. Can I plant them outdoors? A: The potted azaleas you have been given are most likely the greenhouse type that are only hardy in the warmest ...

Fired up for spring: Watch for the bright blaze that flame azaleas make in the forests of Western North Carolina as temperatures warm. photos by Cassandra Frear After spending hours one day last ...