I have an old rhododendron that, frankly, has grown too big for the spot that it is in. For many years it bloomed satisfactorily but last year the blooms were sparse and this year none at all. I looked at the possibility of pruning it but the leaves are all on the outside and pruning would leave nothing but bare wood. But then I noticed some new breaks at the base. So could I remove all of the old branches and let the new breaks develop into a "new" plant? Also, what is your advice about fertilizing in this situation. Thanks for the help.
I have an old rhododendron that, frankly, has grown too big for the spot that it is in. For many years it bloomed satisfactorily but last year the blooms were sparse and this year none at all. I looked at the possibility of pruning it but the leaves are all on the outside and pruning would leave nothing but bare wood. But then I noticed some new breaks at the base. So could I remove all of the old branches and let the new breaks develop into a "new" plant? Also, what is your advice about fertilizing in this situation. Thanks for the help.