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Grow morning glories

Q: I would like to plant morning glories along a wood fence. Where’s the best place to put them? What care do they need?

A: Morning glories need a spot in full sun; if there’s too much shade, they won’t bloom. Water them throughout the summer to encourage lots of flowers. Don’t fertilize them much unless you have very poor soil — too much fertilizer encourages leafy growth at the expense of blooms.
In areas such as yours that experience short summers, start your morning glory seeds indoors a month or two early. Most of the season can pass before morning glories grow large enough to bloom; many a gardener has grown them only to see a small handful of blooms before autumn frost kills the plant.


Forced azalea
Q: I received a potted azalea. I’ve kept it outside and it’s doing well. I’d like to transplant it into my yard. I know it likes acidic soil, but I don’t know how much sun/shade it needs.

A: Different types of azaleas are sold by florists as gift plants. These azaleas require well-drained acidic soil (around 5.5–6 pH) and partial shade. While well-drained soil is a must, they appreciate good moisture — keep them from drying out, especially in times of drought.
The plant should be fine outdoors in your climate, as most florist azaleas are hardy only in Zones 7–10. Gardeners who live outside that range will need to treat the plants as annuals or short-lived gift plants.