Rhodie recommendation?
diggerdee zone 6 CT
last year
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (23)
petalique
last yeardiggerdee zone 6 CT
last yearRelated Discussions
Looking for GreenRhody... Raspberries
Comments (0)Hi GreenRhody- Originally, I got my raspberries at a local nursery like âÂÂthe farmerâÂÂs daughterâ or âÂÂHighland Farmsâ here in Wakefield. But, there are a couple problems doing that. 1.) YouâÂÂll pay $25-$35 for a single gallon plant. 2.) The variety is usually very limited. I get all my Raspberries from Nourse in Mass. They have a huge variety, prices are around $18 for 5 bare root plants, and I have never heard anyone complain about them. Usually, IâÂÂd put in my order before Christmas time so that they donâÂÂt sell out. Looks like they still have quite a few varieties this year. You should remember to give me your email address in your messages, otherwise, this is the only way I can reply! Good luck in your quest. Best, -Glenn P.S. Hello to all my GW friends! IâÂÂve been quite busy and havenâÂÂt had time to keep up with the forum, but now that itâÂÂs spring, hopefully IâÂÂll be able to spend more time here. >Hi Glenn >Hope you and your plants survived this winter that won't end! I was wondering if you could recommend a good local source for the raspberries you evaluate in your blog? >(PLEASE NOTE: The member responding to your post has chosen not to reveal his or her email address. Therefore, you cannot reply to this message via email.) Here is a link that might be useful: Nourse Farms...See MoreRhody/Azalea Powdery Mildew Control
Comments (2)Fireweed, mildew on deciduous azaleas is almost a given in our area. Since it rarely causes lasting harm and is more of a cosmetic issue, I take more of a passive acceptance approach :) If recurring and severe, chances are the shrub needs a more open, sunny area but in my coastal site (humidity), even that is no guarantee. The problem with the all in one products is you are applying two chemicals not needed that don't address your problem, an insecticide and a fertilizer. If that product is granular, you have the issue of it needing to be 'scratched' into the soil, not recommended for azaleas with fine surface roots. Recommended are : "Chemical control: Begin multiple applications when you first notice the disease on current-year leaves. Early detection aids overall control. Bayer Advanced Disease Control at 0.75 fl oz/gal water. Bayleton(Landscape only, not for use on plants for sale). Bicarbonate-based products. Might supplement a normal program when powdery mildew is first observed.Thorough coverage is essential. Ortho RosePride Funginex at 1 Tbsp/gal water. Thoroughly cover both leaf surfaces." Or, you could also do nothing at all :)...See MoreRhody Maximum moved, recommendations?
Comments (6)It sounds like you did everything correctly. The roots of Rhododendron maximum are very shallow and stretch out about 20' x 16' in your case. Here are some things you can do: Be sure to water it through any dry spells this winter before the ground freezes. After the ground freezes, mulch the roots with something like pine bark mulch or oak leaves. Never run the mulch up to the trunk. That would encourage vole damage. Because the root structure was disturbed and probably the amount of root was reduced, the plant will struggle getting enough water. It needs moisture but it also need excellent drainage. Don't drown it. The roots need air and moisture. If in doubt during the winter, water it. As the weather warms up, reduce the watering. Demand goes up but so does the chance of causing root rot. Hopefully the root structure will recover during the cool months. Hold off on fertilizing until the ground thaws out in the spring. Then use a good quality fertilizer such as HollyTone at half the rate recommended on the package. If the plant looks healthy, you can fertilize at the same rate after it blooms. If it is struggling in the spring, then break off flower buds and foliage buds to help it recover. It can forgo one year of flowers and top growth. Pruning is another method to help it adapt. It will remove next years flowers, but it will cut down on the moisture needs. When pruning, never cut off more than 1/3 of the leaves unless you want to risk setting it back even more. Here is a link that might be useful: How to grow rhododendrons and azaleas....See MoreRhodie's been limed
Comments (13)Gypsum won't counteract the lime. It's Calcium sulphate, so it will add even more Calcium to the soil. Also, it doesn't have much effect on pH. Powdered sulfur or Ammonium sulfate fertilizer have a strong acidifying effect. I would not use Aluminum Sulphate fertilizer. One of the reasons that rhodies don't like lime is that it makes metallic trace elements unavailable, like Iron and Manganese. You can compensate by adding chelated Iron to your soil, or applying it as a foliar spray in the spring. Our NW soils are so acid that I would bet the rhodie will recover pretty quickly. Just keep an eye on it this spring....See Morepetalique
last yearkitasei2
last yeardiggerdee zone 6 CT
last yearpetalique
last yearlast modified: last yearkitasei2
last yeardiggerdee zone 6 CT
last yearcyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
last yearNHBabs z4b-5a NH
last yeardiggerdee zone 6 CT
last yeardiggerdee zone 6 CT
last yearpetalique
last yeardiggerdee zone 6 CT
last yearNHBabs z4b-5a NH
last yearpetalique
last yearpetalique
last yeardiggerdee zone 6 CT
last yeardiggerdee zone 6 CT
last year
Related Stories
HOME TECHPhoto Tips to Help You Capture the Beauty in Your Garden
Use these pointers to photograph the natural world and special moments outside your home
Full StoryEXTERIORS8 Homes With Exterior Paint Colors Done Right
Get ideas for an exterior palette from these homes that run the gamut from Mediterranean to modern
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESAttract Hummingbirds and Bees With These Beautiful Summer Flowers
Roll out a welcome mat for pollinators to keep your landscape in balance and thriving
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGNHow to Create a Cottage-Style Garden
If you like an abundance of plants — and visits from birds, bees and butterflies — this may be the style of yard for you
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGNWhere to Invest Your Budget in a Landscape Renovation
Pros weigh in on where to put your money for long-lasting benefits and cost savings down the line in a landscape redo
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGNGarden Overhaul: Which Plants Should Stay, Which Should Go?
Learning how to inventory your plants is the first step in dealing with an overgrown landscape
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESNew Ways to Think About All That Mulch in the Garden
Before you go making a mountain out of a mulch hill, learn the facts about what your plants and soil really want
Full StoryINSIDE HOUZZData Watch: How People Upgrade Their Yards and What They Spend
The 2017 U.S. Houzz Landscape Trends Study reveals what homeowners care about in their outdoor projects
Full StoryPLANTING IDEASGreat Garden Combo: 9 Plants for an Intriguing Entrance
Layer trees, flowers and shrubs around an archway to create the feeling of a year-round doorway to adventure
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGNTouches of Grandness for the Garden
You don’t need a king-size yard to add a little formality to your landscape with fanciful hedges, topiaries and paths
Full Story
NHBabs z4b-5a NH