I planted all three of these plants at the same time earlier this year. They bloomed like craze and grew steadily until about July. After that, the two on the right turned yellow and now it looks like they are going to die.

I water them all the same way and put some soil sulphur on them like the guy at the nursery said to - no help. I also put Miracle Grow on them and that seemed to perk them up a little bit but not much.The soil is a heavy red clay that I amended with peat moss when I backfilled.

I called Ohio Edison out to see if the transformer was leaking oil or something but it all looks good. Now I'm stumped - and the only thing I can think of is to dig them up, dig two huge holes, fill the holes with topsoil and put them back in.

Any suggestions?

Steve, it's autumn. (This in Ohio, right?) Time for all good shrubs to go to sleep. Do not feed now--you don't want tender new growth right before winter. Water deeply at the base of the plant with a hose on slow drip overnight so they have a nice water reservoir going into winter. Don't worry unless they don't bud up in spring.

https://azaleas.org/faq/#:~:te...rop%20their%20leaves.

I tried planting azaleas a few years ago and found them to be pretty fussy. The flowers are lovely but I could never get the plants to thrive. Part of the problem is that the soil around here is alkaline, and azaleas like an acid soil.

I know you added soil sulfur, but you might want to test the soil pH and see if it's acid enough.

https://rootingforblooms.com/a...nd-how-you-can-help/

Another thing I thought of...are they in full sun? I think they like bright but indirect light, and too much sun can stress the plants.

Have to check...I wonder if there are deciduous azaleas...the ones I'm familiar with are evergreen. Do you know what variety you planted?

Never mind. Duh. You said they started yellowing in July. That's a little early for a fall drop....

My roommate has plants, a vegetable garden, and an apple tree.

He got in over his head.

The vegetables in big pots died.

They have to be rotated constantly so the mowing and trimming can be done

He's taking a five day business trip.

I hope he doesn't ask me to water the plants.

I might forget.

azaelias are mostly deciduous. There is an evergreen variety, however it also does drop its leaves, in most locations.

good point about them needing acid soil.

They are not the best bet even for the Cincinnati area. Most rhododendrons like a bit warmer climate and more acidic soil.

A better bet here are hydrangeas and viburnums.