Q: I have some lovely azaleas in pots given to me as a gift. Can I plant them outdoors? A: The potted azaleas you have been given are most likely the greenhouse type that are only hardy in the ...

Although azaleas can thrive in locations in the landscape with some shade, ... These and other woody shrubs can be planted outdoors in Greater Columbus as early as March if the soil is not frozen.

Start an azalea planting in a filtered sun location by adding lots of organic matter to sandy soils. Then have the soil acidity tested and adjust to a pH in the 4.5 to 5.5 range.

It is really too late and too early to plant azaleas in the ground, since we are getting into the hot part of summer. Azaleas should be planted in spring or early fall, since the heat and lack of ...