Beginner Gardening: Sad, very woody azaleas, 2 by xagrimonyx

xagrimonyx wrote:
Hello!

I inherited some azaleas in my new backyard, but they look rather sad and very woody. there are hardly any leaves on them, and i'm afraid much of the woody stems are dead. I've been watering and have given them miracle gro, but even after a few weeks there isn't much improvement. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to revive these bushes? Should I trim them back? When is the best time to do that?

Many, many thanks!!