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Pruning Rhododendrons

Q. I have two very large rhododendrons that I planted in front of my windows 30 years ago, not realizing that they would grow so big that they would eventually swallow my house! They are a little cramped and I believe would be happier in the back yard. Do you think this is a good [...]

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Shrubs for Shade

Shrubs for shade, it’s always a problem. Here are some suggestions.
Q. What kind of light little do little lamb hydrangeas and rhododendrons need…the area I have in mind is relatively shaded.
-Brighton, Massachusetts
A. Both the Hydrangea and the Rhododendron can be grown in conditions from full sun to about half shade, and still bloom. In dense [...]

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