We met with James Maloney this week and looked at the azaleas. There are about
8-10 bushes that are in very bad shape. These plants are 18 years old and have
never been cut back. A few years ago he recommended what is called rejuvenation
pruning. Some of the neighborhood members did not like this idea so we did not take his advice
on this. Rejuvenation pruning is an accepted landscaping practice and is done
regularly in the squares downtown. He recommends doing this for all of the
azaleas so that they will grow back evenly. It will look very bare this year and
will be a shock visually to some but according to James by next year they will
be knee high and blooming and all of the plants should be the same size. This MUST be done in
the next two weeks or the plants will not bloom next year. The Board will vote
to decide on going forward with this decision. For everyone's information we are including a link on pruning and
the proper care of azaleas. I am sending this
link for your information.
