We have lived in our house over 15 years now. The front landscaping was a hodge podge of shrubs when we moved here. At some point I decieded I'd like to grow white azaelas as a nice backdrop for other flowers-and I love azaelas. There were several in various colors already growing here. So over the years, I'd plant a few and most of them died. I was attempting the one bush at a time landscape plan. After years of this I stopped and took notice of all my failures. This fall I took a soil sample to the extension agent and told him what I wanted to do. I also consulted with a landscaper about an overall plan. I read several books about growing azaelas. Then I used the tiller and ammended the soil. I purchased 4 large white azaelas. Then I added soaker hoses and an automatic watering system. I also added lots of pine needle mulch. At this point I am 100% committed. Time will tell if I'm successful but I know I'm at least doing all I can. I'm also going to add frequent attention.
Sounds like me and my ivy on the bank. 20 yrs later I have ivy on one bank and a comb-over on another bank. You have got to be very patient if you want a particular kind of plant that doesn't particularly want to be where you want it.
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