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the root ball is approximately one inch above the surrounding soil. In this way, the crown of the plant will be high enough after settling to insure the lower bark remains above the soil level.
Otherwise, material can accumulate around the trunk, leading a bark rot that can kill the plant. To help direct the moisture to the roots when the plant is being watered, a raised ring of soil can be constructed around the plant, well beyond its outer perimeter. Add a thick layer of mulch to aid moisture retention, but taper the thickness of the mulch toward the center so it does not cover the crown of the plant.
Azaleas have only two primary pests: lacebug and spider mite. Both suck sap from the underside of azalea leaves. Lacebug adults, a 1/8 inch flying insect with lacey wings and their immature nymphs, cause the upper side of the leaf to exhibit a stippled or blanched
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