I recently planted some azaleas and have watered faithfully, but the leaves are turning brown and dry. What is the problem?
When planting azaleas, it is important to wet the root ball and gently loosen and separate the roots before planting. This is of critical importance because of the very fibrous root system and the high peat soil mix in which these plants are grown. Prepare the planting bed (not just the planting hole) by adding lots of peat or compost. Mulch well and keep the soil moist until the azaleas are well established.
