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lynzy420 · 05-14-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

Yes it's a rhododendron and yes it is toxic to dogs. Ditto for azaleas. I removed all but safe plants in my yard. It's pretty but not worth it. I'm with you, have Dad get busy.

Maximo · 05-15-2013, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Patti

My neighbors have one that looks just like that and it's a rhododendrum and it's in bloom now.

My neighbors have 3 different colors in a row and they are beautiful. Too bad the blooms don't last longer.

Teresiana · 05-15-2013, 06:06 AM

You can always dig it up & move it to your front yard. That's what I did. They're so pretty & it would be such a shame to get rid of a really, large mature one.

Maximo · 05-15-2013, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Teresiana

You can always dig it up & move it to your front yard. That's what I did. They're so pretty & it would be such a shame to get rid of a really, large mature one.

Great idea! Can they be cut back a little to make moving a little easier?

Teresiana · 05-15-2013, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Great idea! Can they be cut back a little to make moving a little easier?

Yes! I prune my every year & it grows back beautifully

Although, my rhododendrons are huge & just thinking about those roots started making my back hurt. So I had our landscaper do it. It was totally worth it!

Maximo · 05-15-2013, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Teresiana

Yes! I prune my every year & it grows back beautifully

Although, my rhododendrons are huge & just thinking about those roots started making my back hurt. So I had our landscaper do it. It was totally worth it!

I always forget about the root balls. Very weighty. When my father and I couldn't lift a shrub or tree into the wagon, we used a hand truck to move things around the yard. Often we looked like the Three Stooges working, lol.

celstu1 · 05-15-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jadabug

It looks like a rhododendron to me. My mom has several in her landscaping

Yeah that would be my guess too...

Lovetodream88 · 05-19-2013, 08:35 AM

Just wanted to update that they have been moved out of the doggy area (fence) and there where two so one went farther back on our property and one went to the front. My dad rented a piece of equipment to do it because he also wanted to take out a few small dead trees. Now I need to ask is grass seed safe for dogs? If not is there a safe one?

05-15-2013, 06:06 AM	#33
Teresiana Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 2,194	You can always dig it up & move it to your front yard. That's what I did. They're so pretty & it would be such a shame to get rid of a really, large mature one. __________________ Teresa, Yoshi, Momo & Prima

05-19-2013, 08:35 AM	#38
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Just wanted to update that they have been moved out of the doggy area (fence) and there where two so one went farther back on our property and one went to the front. My dad rented a piece of equipment to do it because he also wanted to take out a few small dead trees. Now I need to ask is grass seed safe for dogs? If not is there a safe one? __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!