We have 19 rhodies on our property and all but three of them are at least 43 years old. My husband and I trim them every other year after they bloom. One year I pruned them severely leaving only three limbs and no leaves. We had new growth within a month. Rhododendrons grow like weeds here in the western part of Pacific Northwest. The years we don’t prune them back, I take time to pinch off the spent flowers. Makes the plants look nice.
@dennistaft7868
4 жыл бұрын
About 5 yrs ago a friend bought a house and wanted the Rhododendron from the front porch removed. It was about 10 feet tall. I spent several hours digging it up and tied it to the back of my Blazer to take it home. Several more hours to replant it. With in a few weeks it looked dead. The entire plant died except the root and now it is about 4-5 feet tall and blooms a nice light pink. I'm so glad it survived what I put it through.
@AntLive29
Жыл бұрын
It’s a great feeling!
@kiafreeman8778
3 жыл бұрын
I tried to remove an enormous rhodie that has been in my yard for 20 years, and never bloomed (probably because it was shaded out by norway maples). I literally tried to dig it out by the root. The root was *huge* so I gave up. But I did not even fill the hole back up with dirt. Now the plant is growing back, and looks beautiful. It might even bloom this year. If it does, I will give it back some dirt. These shrubs are hardy!!!
@greatgardensforall
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!
@nancimcchesney
Жыл бұрын
Do you deadhead your rhodies?
@LinJ47
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!! My Dad and oldest Brother had a wonderful landscaping business for many years. They have long passed and I can no longer ask them questions on how to best take care of my garden. Your explanation was so clear and encouraging. I have rhodies that were planted by my brother 35 years ago. I pruned them quite a few years ago but haven't done it in a very long time. They now are huge and their trunks are so thick. I don't want to kill them, especially because of their nostaglia value. Your instructions of not pruning back more than 1/3 answered my most important question! Bless you, Yuliya!!!🥰🥰🥰
@jagodaperich-anderson5058
Жыл бұрын
I'm getting ready to prune an overgrown rhody and was happy to find that you had a video about just how to do it. I wouldn't have thought to fertilize it before the next Spring so that was helpful to learn too. Thank you for this guidance.
@Ircar47
3 жыл бұрын
Ihave very sad looking ,not happy rhododendron and its not growing much and barely bloom ...Is it possible that my husband "prune " rhododendron harshly few yrs ago and that why it stop growing ? it also being kinda neglected due to location ...its at the corner of the house we do not come often ...
@brigittejohn-chuan4917
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem only I’ve never pruned it. It does bloom but it’s leggy and only has leaves at the top. I’ve had it for over 15 years but it’s hardly grown. Hopefully Yuliya will give us some tips. I’m in Canada (Toronto area)
@tracybrislin
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect! explanation, pace of video, close ups, I would watch your videos again and again!
@PrairiePlantgirl
5 жыл бұрын
You’ve explained this very well. What a great improvement that made.
@greatgardensforall
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@janetklein5576
4 жыл бұрын
My Rhodies look like the ones in your video, so I now feel comfortable following your instructions. Thank you so much for taking the time to create this for the "new rhodie owners".
@grahamslater140
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I spent the morning pruning some 10-year old rhodies, which were blocking the view from the kitchen and living room windows. The new versions look great, and your guidance was really valuable.
@cherylmatthews4066
4 жыл бұрын
I cut mine down to half year and half ago, it is now nearly full size again. They DO recover very quickly. Mine grow super fast.
@marlaschaefer2544
3 жыл бұрын
I am curious if you deadhead the blooms, once they are over. Is it necessary to do this or will they naturally fall off. It seems that yours are quite large and would be very difficult to do. My mom lives where she has many old rhodies and my sister, who lives with her feels it's necessary. I know that it looks better, but will the bloom twigginess deminish?
@xiaoweikok3737
4 жыл бұрын
Just want to say thank you!! :) I've never dared to trim my rhodies until I saw your video.
@greatgardensforall
4 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@debbarton4389
2 жыл бұрын
After warching this video inwhich you explained and demonstrated pruning techniques beautifully, I was finally confident enough to tackle my rhodie!!! I was concerned that where I had planted it, it would quickly outgrow the space. But thanks to you, I now know how to keep it just right! Wonderful video! Thanks so much for your expertise!
@TheDunroaminfarm
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, your climbing hydrangea omg I’m going right now to find one.
@greatgardensforall
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, they take forever to grow
@carolwilliams2356
3 жыл бұрын
Looking out my window trying to decide how to trim my Rhodendron that has finished blooming when I found your video. Thanks for the recommendations.
@dmm3843
4 жыл бұрын
I have large overgrown rhododendrons, there is come crazy looking bottom growth that long and squirrelly, should I trim all that too?
@robertmaner804
4 жыл бұрын
Didn't appreciate the add for biden
@wendybell9925
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your thorough and clear presentation and explanation. It's very helpful!
@gordoh7634
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Yuliya. Just what my wife needs. I was trying to explain how some rhodies in the northwest (Washington State flower) grow rather "out of control". There are a couple of reasons, one the varietal of the plant and two, few of us really know how, or when to prune them. I think you really nailed this video, spot on. Thank you very much.
@greatgardensforall
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help! 😊🌝
@ishficici999
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you darl'in great video. I did not know about the Holly fertilizer. I will get some 😉.
@SEASLU
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I see you leave dead flowers untouch. Is that intentional? Do I need to pick all the dead flowers or just let them shred themselves? Also, we don't have to prune in the spring do we? It's spring time here but my Rhododendrons are full of flower buds. I should wait until they all bloom and prune hem, shouldn't I? Thanks
@misspuddin2001
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same question
@NICHOLSRETIREMENTEMPIRE
5 жыл бұрын
That is exactly what I need to do, thanks!
@reale699
4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I watched this I just went and bought a hedge trimmer I was gonna go cut it like a hedge lol oh no
@Spartan3457
3 жыл бұрын
I was recently tasked with managing the grounds at a church with 15 beautiful large rhododendrons. I knew I could do some of the basic shaping, but this was very helpful to learn proper management! Thank you for sharing your experience.
@clarechomyn9686
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I cut my Rhododendron by 1/3 two years ago and again by 1/3 this past spring. I did not fertilize however. I plan to cut 1/3 again next spring. It had become a tree and I was afraid that I might kill it because I was removing all leaves cutting down to the trunk. It is coming back beautifully. It will still be a bit too tall when I've finished. I may have to cut again. This time I will feed it after I cut it. Thank you i always enjoy watching you and I learn a good bit.
@sabbasdsouza
9 ай бұрын
My first 2nd year rhododendrons died in a late frost, is that common? I'm in the Toronto area, planted close under weeping female mulberries, otherwise full sun west side of the house, planyed where we cut down some pine trees and ground out the roots about a decade back.
@greatgardensforall
9 ай бұрын
mulberries have competitive roots, perhaps that's why
@debramatheson041687
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Your correct about cutting to much..I had one my father in law planted that was breathtaking beautiful but because was to large...I started the first few years cutting it back but my husband wanted me to cut it back a little more. It didn't make it and never came back I totally regret that. However I do have the other one that's pink like yours and it's needed some care and it's tall but the smaller new growth isn't doing as well thanks to you I now know why she's not getting enough sun. I'm excited to try your way!
@edwardjabs9792
4 жыл бұрын
How do you prune azaleas When and how much?
@suzetteccc
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Those close up shots are crucial. Thank you!
@TEPO--
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you. Yes, so beautiful ! Thank you Curious of your growing zone, your rhododendron and hydrangea are SO lush😊 I live at very high altitude, zone 6. My Rhododendrons are 25 years old, relatively so small, slow growing, but we sure love them. They had 50 feet of snow on them this Winter and are just enjoying our warming Spring air....... Nice pruning tips, appreciated.
@greatgardensforall
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, zone 6 as well
@PT-dv7uv
4 жыл бұрын
Always wear gloves when using any cutters. You can accidently cut your fingers.
@Brunneria
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent, informative and well presented video. Thank you!
@carolannerys7039
4 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Nicely explained. I have been putting off puning my Rhodies-they are more tree-like than shrub. Now that the beautiful blossoms are starting to fall off and fade, I am ready to tackle this project! Thank you for the information.
@LULC0759
5 жыл бұрын
My husband cut down my dads rhododendrons by 2/3 in a Fall month 😬 and it took 2 yrs to recover but they are gorgeous now!
@YukonHawk1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for making this video. Size control is exactly what I need to do. Excellent job. You also have a beautiful cat 😺😺☺️☺️👍👍👍😁😁😁
@paultsworld
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve never pruned my rhodos in my English garden - just let them grow - but maybe I’ll start rejuvenating them and se what happens. Love the climbing hydrangea up the house.
@kiafreeman8778
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely try to rejuvenate them!
@hjccontest
Жыл бұрын
Loved the pruning you make it simple hahaha sounds simple...i will have to let you know. Mine are sprawling appear to be weakish and floppy, they seemed to grow too fast after removed from pot, and had been in pots for over a year. Hopefully after spring i can regain their compact-ish shape they had when in pot!
@denisecarvill4705
2 жыл бұрын
Very clear advice. Thank you.
@BBHubbs
5 жыл бұрын
Very well explained, thank you.
@mickeyblue7
4 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you for sharing your expertise. These instructions are just what I needed to see. Thank you once again
@denisecarvill4705
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice. I’ll do that. 😄
@markcyrus5517
4 жыл бұрын
Are you in Spring or fall
@greatgardensforall
4 жыл бұрын
This is done in spring in my area in New Jersey USA
@ammorales1524
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Now I am more confident in my plan to prune my rhododdndrons this year.
@robinspangenberg8264
4 жыл бұрын
Can you tell us a little bit about deadheading the rhododendron?
@AntLive29
Жыл бұрын
That’s a great question
@joycestewart4893
4 жыл бұрын
Your explanation is very easy to understand. Thanks!
@pinkpoodle7100
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video…thank you!
@kturula7017
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your explanation. It was very helpful.
@jagdishbahia9162
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for informative video from🇬🇧
@bubbleslafleur
4 жыл бұрын
Really great video. I'm new to gardening. Been in this house 3 years. This rhododendron sprang to life for 2-3 weeks our first May and I fell in love. I only pinched a bit a week ago. Will it still be effective if I do pruning now, too? The center is already getting bare. Thank you. From NYS
@wendyspice8984
11 ай бұрын
Very informative and helpful! Thank you.
@faye2592
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is the best pruning video for rhododendrons that I've found. I'm on my way to get my two rebels under control! 😄
@audreysweeney5338
3 жыл бұрын
I had a rhododendron for 3 years and still no buds. I think it doesn't get enough sun in that area so I will transplant it in another area this fall.
@erics8757
4 жыл бұрын
I hope you made cuttings or gave some to friends so they could propogate them :)
@rsoubiea
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought a house in Oregon, we inherited an overgrown yard of pine trees, bushes and rhododendrons. They were finished blooming when we first saw the yard and moved in. We get a lot of rainy overcast days. I don’t anticipate ever having to water. I do wonder about feeding them, they have been neglected for at least 10 years. The home was owned previously by an older couple. This video is Very helpful, thank you so much. I can see the vision Of what my yard can be. I will be planting hydrangea too. ❤️👍
@greatgardensforall
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck! this is so exciting
@bob_frazier
4 ай бұрын
Fast forward 3 years.. how are they doing? I'll bet you had nice blooms this year.
@nappynew
5 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a video on your tools you use. And how often you fertilize. Thanks for great video.
@greatgardensforall
5 жыл бұрын
Yes! Awesome idea! 😃
@douggoude2371
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job making the video! I recieved an employment safety cash award, and purchased 10 Rhodys. Your common sense approach is very much appreciated! Thank-you Doug.
@Claudia-lh6gq
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video. Now I know what to do. My bush is so big I can't see out my kitchen window. Hopefully, with your instructions, I'll be able to change that.
@greatgardensforall
5 жыл бұрын
Try it! it will work, they are hard to kill :)
@queenbvalerie7858
Жыл бұрын
T.Y. very helpful!!!!
@joyberk1624
3 жыл бұрын
Looks great. Hope I can do that. Thank you.
@wendabartholomai5650
4 ай бұрын
I need to prune an old rhododendron and your video was very helpful!
@alfiehoque5302
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Yulia, I'm from the UK and was wondering, all the cuttings you made can you regrow them? How long will it take for the roots to shoot through? Thank you in advance
@LillianaBMS
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation, thank you so much!
@johnspitzler919
2 жыл бұрын
Could you possibly talk and move the video along any slower???? OMG. you'd think we were a bunch of 5 year olds.
@keliwyn
3 жыл бұрын
You explained that very well. Thank you.
@StayPositive050
4 ай бұрын
Many tags will say they get about 5’ tall when in fact that is their “10 year size.” After that they will just keep growing. Look online to learn more about your variety; the tags are often very misleading.
@KarMarLar
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very helpful!
@lindafischer9384
4 жыл бұрын
Best pruning video for rhodos. Thank you.
@greatgardensforall
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@stevemerrill5050
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video.Not easy to do You gave everyone especially myself a nice presentation and good tutorial on how to treat our wonderful pkants.All the best in your future endeavors.
@kathleansp
Жыл бұрын
What about growth that has obviously died? Just cut it out? Always wondered about why the plant develops so much…
@mamamua4644
2 жыл бұрын
My rhodies are a year old and I’m a new Gardner. Their flowering season is over and I just want them to thrive and have flowers next bloom. Do I have to dead head the flowers?
@merrymcadoo8710
2 жыл бұрын
Great info! Thanks!
@aidaguillen6337
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for shearing information! Very helpful
@slumpdogg2000
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@lisal1093
5 жыл бұрын
Very useful. I have two rhododendrons in my yard for about 15 years but I never paid any attention to them, not to mention pruning. I am inspired by your video today and will prune them 1/3 right away to boost more flowers next year hopefully. Thank you very much for the sharing. 谢谢。
@greatgardensforall
5 жыл бұрын
@Lisa L as long as you prune it within a week or few days after bloom you will have flowers next year. Thank you so much for watching!
@carolfurry6201
4 жыл бұрын
Lisa L is that a
@rickfry1658
3 жыл бұрын
Really love Rhododendrons appreciate the tips
@jtrose6995
4 жыл бұрын
That plant is healthy! Mine is 40 years old and looks it!
@Bamboo4U2
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Yuliya. Keep the videos coming! All that plane traffic would drive me nuts. Are you near one of the major airports (JFK, LaGuardia or Newark) or just outside NYC (like in Bergen County)? It's like every one of your videos gets interrupted by them, lol.
@greatgardensforall
5 жыл бұрын
yes, the planes are an issue! I was even going to name my channel 'Gardens and Planes' at some point. ha ha!
@amyhoff1501
4 жыл бұрын
That video was helpful to me because I just moved to another house and there is a Rhododendron with beautiful cream colored blooms but not many of them and it is also a bit scraggly so I will trim it gently and fertilize it with Holly Tone. Thank you,now I know what to look for
@geraldposanka480
4 жыл бұрын
Our rodi has had 1 to 3 bloomes per year with no more than 3 any year. What can we do?
@jennyboivin6184
3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation! I need to do it as soon as it’s finished.
@eolas55
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this is very helpful.
@lisas7516
3 жыл бұрын
can you reroot the cuttings? Is this how you propagate new bushes?
@JC-709
3 жыл бұрын
Good job, well done 👍
@BeeKaye
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Excellent job of showing ‘how to’!
@greatgardensforall
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@dilaur2983
3 жыл бұрын
very good presentation...I have two rhodies that were here when we moved in 28 years ago. One I cut back to about 30 inches when we moved in because it was so scraggly and it has never looked back. They are now about 13 feet high and are very gorgeous but the blooms this year are more spread out than last year which was an awesome presentation so I am going to prune them back. One trick an old gardener told me at the very beginning is to pick off the old flowers at the brown rings at the base of the flower. This helps the bush to produce more blooms. Thank you for your info. Blessings
@andreahurd876
5 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful! Thank you! I inherited four very large rhododendrons -two on either side of my front steps. If I want to start a regrowth on a plant that was growing wrong how do I do that?
@greatgardensforall
5 жыл бұрын
Cut back to the point where you want bushier growth. As long as you don't cut more than a third the plant will be fine. Good luck!
@Sooz3112
4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Is it best to cut at an angle, so it won't rot? When my Grandma passed away, I took her Rhododendron from her garden and I've had it for many years. I don't think I've ever pruned it x
@greatgardensforall
4 ай бұрын
I cut straight - smaller wound
@knitchywa
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful garden!
@lindadonovan4969
5 ай бұрын
This is so clear and I appreciate your thoughful explanations. I have a rhododendron that is extremely unbalanced, with most of the branches off to the right side. Thanks for the 1/3 reminder, so I can prune it over time, if necessary. Excellent video!
@jillianmeridith9835
2 жыл бұрын
Great information! Your creeping Hydrangea is BEAUTIFUL! What type it it?
@lizjoe21750
3 жыл бұрын
Headphone alert @5:34 - turn 'em DOWN, LOL. Otherwise, I love your videos, Y Garden!
@emkn1479
3 жыл бұрын
I WISH mine would get out of control. I try but they always seem to fail. Any ideas why? Are there common reasons they might not do well? ? I’ve seen them thrive with no care and I’m always so annoyed 😑
@misovalachovic4988
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video, also wanted to ask, do you also deadheading the plants? meaning taking down old dry flowers, as from video I understand you leaving them there. Just curious
@geebs46
2 жыл бұрын
Helpful but doing the pruning after the blooming is just the time when birds are nest building - dilemma!
@greatgardensforall
2 жыл бұрын
hmm, be careful! we also have nests all over and i give them lots of space
@joleneweaver7578
2 жыл бұрын
Can you cut starts off these beautiful flowes
@marylouharlander3336
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent beginning overview of how to start pruning older rhododendrons. Like to know what part of the country we are looking at here. Have many " rhodos" of varying ages: from 1970s before we lived here for past 28 years;
@TheThriftedPlanter
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Yuliya! Can you root the new growth?
@kevinbyrne4538
3 жыл бұрын
1:25 -- Years ago, my father cut a rhododendron almost to the ground. It survived and has been re-growing Very slowly for over a decade. Now it's still less than 1 yard (90 cm) tall. So I would recommend against cutting rhododendrons quite so drastically.
@thewierdgachabeel7763
4 ай бұрын
You are so pleasant to learn from. Your voice is gentle and easy to want to keep ones attention. You aren't demanding or cold in expressing your instructions. You are how do you say, down to earth! Thankyou!
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