Fertilized Rhododendrons

Today I fertilized most of the rhododendrons in the yard. I looked for ones that obviously needed some help: 'Pink Snowflakes,' 'Shamrock,' and 'Jingle Bells.' I also hit anything I planted in the last couple years (that were still alive, ha ha). Then I put some on the plants that looked most stressed by the freezing temperatures of last December.

I used fertilizer from Greer's Gardens (20-12-8-8) and applied 1 Tbsp for plants under 24" and 2 Tbsp  for those about 3' in height. For the taller guys I put on 4-6 Tbsp. According to the directions I should hit all the plants again once in summer and at the beginning of fall. I'm writing it on my calendar to remind myself.

'Pink Snowflakes' budding after a rough winter!