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THL SHOWIEST of spring
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the easiest to plant, making land- a eT = : a a]
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taste, Hyoridizers continue to br-

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funnel-shaped flowers and expand : ‘ } Fe . : . .

upon the shapes and sizes of these : 4 a A , : . are ‘

evergreen or deciduous shrubs. : : eet 7 _ \ a Pavestone
Because azaleas are available in ; 7 nn = “re = :

innumerable colors and sizes, they | Arte : i By \erri

suit almost’ every landscaping § > . Joe / Bf oo Lee i Walkways

plan. For instance, dwarf varieties Pore : . t : ,

grew less than one foot tall and : » . ee . Ss rte , =e | .

are ideal as a low-growing (aM me a : 4 4 i D

groundcover or in the nooks and : yy we - ‘ i. riveways

crannies of a rock garden; larger 9 a : : Boy a i‘ ; cs

types provide screening or hedg- ff rae |. Sree 7 . am an .

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Combine year-round beauty : a oo . _

with the scents of summer. . ‘ j an oo, .

Evergreen azaleas have handsome - ° a : : woe oe P “Saaz and

foliage which will endure eee’ ‘Se oo! . : , >.

throughout the seasons; the Mags! . : ee

deciduous variety, called Mollis, FR sa: , mee : ns . . Po i D k

tend to be very fragrant when in 7 " - . . ce : rn ae 0 ec S
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bloom.
Given their endless array of

colors, azaleas can harmonize with Fe: Saye : eas Call us f f timat
surrounding plants, or function as Photo submitted an us Tor a Free estimate

dramatic accents. Although the . . : . chet .
typical palette is cool creams, IN FRODUCE children fo gardening with an easy and satisfying project sé 5 * ahs ”
typical palette is cool creams. ike landscaping with azaleas. The Installation Specialists
crimsons, and deep reds, some moss, and one part garden sand level of 3.4 to 4.8, giving the 8
hybrids bloom in unusual hot or two-thirds garden soil and shrubs the acidity they need to Highland Pavestone Products Lid.
yellow and orange. one-third peat. Peat is the perfect thrive, and it can retain up to 20
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late-season blooming hybrids, so because it has a predictable ph Page 17
planting a mix of species will pro-
vide a garden filled with flowers
and color all season long. ©
When determining the planting
site, keep in mind that these
shrubs should be protected from
midday heat. So, do not plant

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them on the south or west side of 4
the house unless the area is par-
tially shaded. A canopy of trees
also provides a nice setting for

these woodland plants.

Planting azaleas is child’s play.
Mix and match them in the land-
scape because all types like the
same growing conditions. These
acid-loving shrubs desire soil rich
in organic matter, with good
drainage, plenty of moisture, and
a loose texture which allows air
circulation and root growth.

Such soil is easy to create. On a
tarp, let the child blend together
three parts top soil, two parts peat

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