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Re: [SG] Azaleas & Rhododendrons

I got this info from "Gardening by the Yard" with Paul James:

Azaleas aren't difficult to grow but they are picky about where and how to
be planted. They do best in high shade, so unless your property is heavily
shaded, plant them on the east or north side of the house. They need fairly
constant moisture but good drainage, so amend the planting hole with lots of
peat moss--a 50/50 mix of peat moss and soil is ideal--or buy a special
planting mix developed just for azaleas.
Two more quick tips: Mulch your azaleas heavily with pine needles, crushed
pecan shells, cottonseed hulls, or shredded oak leaves, and fertilize only
after they bloom in spring, ideally with a slow-release fertilizer such as
cottonseed meal.

Pottsey
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