The No. 1 question the Tallahassee Camellia Society receives on its website is for recommendations on someone to prune camellias. The Tallahassee Camellia Society does not recommend specific arborists ...

When these early-spring shrubs finish blooming, get out a sharp hand saw and begin trimming for shape and health. There's no one better at the art of pruning shrubs than Cass Turnbull of PlantAmnesty, ...

CORVALLIS - Is your camellia bush looking a little bedraggled? Some older plants are so full of leaves and thin branches that they bear poor quality flowers. Others carry leaves burned by winter wind ...

Camellias are easy to grow in the South as long as you plant them in rich, well-drained soil with protection from the ...

Question. Our camellia hedge is blooming nicely but is thin at the base. Should we cut it back when the blooming stops or wait until spring to do the pruning? Answer. Enjoy the blooms now and wait ...

Question: My peony buds are full of ants. Do they hurt the flowers? How can I get rid of them? Answer: Peony buds have tiny special glands called “nectaries” that produce nectar along the outside ...

If you grow camellia trees and aren’t sure when to perform routine care tasks, you’re not alone. Many gardeners in Tallahassee have the same questions. To help provide clarity, the Tallahassee ...

Q. I have two camellia bushes that are very old and planted in the flower bed by the front porch. They are at least 7 feet tall. One is a red double camellia. The other is a single pink. They are full ...

Camellias, with their vibrant waxy flowers and glossy dark green leaves, are a sure sign that spring is in full swing. They're not only a visual treat but also surprisingly simple to care for.