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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Planting a Rhododendron

Gary Junken

Steve Aitken and Danielle Sherry share seven tips to give your rhododendron the best start!

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  1. user-7007617 05/28/2015

    Interesting root tease style. Thanks fpr the tips.

  2. DoodleDOG 03/24/2020

    Great video, but step # 8 is to water before mulching. Watering must always be done to remove air pockets that form when adding soil to the hole when planting, then mulch

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