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A 25-liter bag of Grow Better Organic Sheep Manure designed for composting and weed-free gardening, perfect for rhododendrons. Featuring an image of a sheep on the packaging, this animal manure is easy to use.

Can I use animal manure on my rhododendrons?

You can use animal manure but be careful not to burn the fibre roots at the top of the rhodos root ball. Instead spread it around well away from the rhodos roots and ensure it is well rotted. For more comprehensive information visit our fertiliser advice page.

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A garden with blooming pink, purple, and white flowers, including carefully tended rhododendrons, surrounded by various green plants and trees, with a dense forest in the background.

What do I need to grow rhodos?

Free Draining Soil (this can be created by planting rhodos on top of the ground if needs be) Water and plenty of it, particularly in the heat Acid soil (you can create it if you don’t have it already) A canopy of deciduous trees OR plenty of mulch for water retention is a PLUS!

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A rhodo with green, yellow, and a few orange leaves showing signs of nutrient deficiency and some spots of distress.

Why do some of our rhodo’s leaves go yellow, orange or red?

There is nothing wrong with your rhododendron unless all the leaves are changing colour. It is a very normal part of the lifecycle of the rhododendron for leaves to discolour and fall off. This happens after a leaf has been on the plant for 3 years. It is normal and there is nothing wrong with…

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A lush garden with a large Yak FCC rhododendrons boasting white and pink flowers, unexpectedly flowering out of season, surrounded by verdant green foliage

Why are My Rhododendrons Flowering Out of Season?

Rhododendrons are known for their beautiful blooms in spring, but what happens when they start flowering out of season? While this may seem unusual, it can actually happen for a number of reasons. This is predominantly due to the current weather patterns. As we are still in an El Nina, this has affected the temperatures…

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A person holds a handful of soil above a ground covered in red and orange autumn leaves, with trees in the background displaying fall foliage.

Transform Your Garden with Autumn Leaves: The Magic of Leaf Mulch

Autumn is my favourite time of year. The leaves turn into a beautiful array of colours before falling to the ground, and while some might see these leaves as a chore, I see them as a treasure. Over the years, I’ve discovered the incredible benefits of collecting autumn leaves and turning them into leaf mulch…

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A neatly manicured garden path flanked by lush green grass and bordered by purple-leafed plants, with blooming white flowering trees arching overhead, showcases perfect spring 2023 preparation.

Preparation for spring 2023

As winter approaches it’s the opportunity to plan and prepare your space for how you want your garden to look when spring does arrive.

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