| It is suggested that to improve the soil, you should mix in organic matter before planting. Bear in mind to avoid using mushroom compost as it may contain lime with a high pH level, which is not suitable for planting rhododendrons. Rhododendrons' roots tend to be shallow, so they should be planted at the same depth as they were grown in the pot. Forking around the plant to rid off the weeds is not advisable so as to not disrupt the roots. Instead, have ground-cover plants such as hostas and Geranium macrorrhizum that will surround the plant with a thick carpeting of leaves and flowers. Once the rhododendrons are planted, there is less need for feeding or pruning. Given that it is planted under an ideal condition, rhododendrons do not require much attention or care. However, deadheading after flowering is recommended as it directs the energy of the flowering plant to the formation of new flower buds. Subsequently, it also improves the health of the plant. | 
