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Rhododendrons for Hedging and Screening

Recent research has proved that rhododendrons make one of the best sound barriers. Their dense, pendulous, evergreen leaves reflect noise pollution away. Few other species are as effective, and none can...

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Rhododendrons on Limey Soils

Rhododendrons are acid loving plants, and require a pH of between 4.0 and 6.0 to grow. For those on neutral or even slightly limey soils, improvements can be made to the soil, and there are varieties of...

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Soil Preparation and Growing Conditions

Rhododendrons are usually trouble free in growing, provided care is taken in the initial planting. Their main requirements are a lime free soil, plenty of water and some shelter from scorching sun and...

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