"Stephen M. Henning" wrote in
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I wouldn't worry too much about the individual problems, but would
worry more about the general health of the plants. They need good
drainage. A wet root zone is a real killer. The need good acidic
soil. They are sodium sensative, so salt will set them way back.
They like a spring application of a good rhody fertilizer like
Holytone. Residual herbicides or lawn fertilizer will set them
back.


Stephen, thank you for the reply. I have removed the mulch (and in
intend to destroy it). The crown fine roots look to be in good shape
for the most part, though one side is pretty brown the 9/10's of the
crown shows white fine shoots. The soil is pretty sandy but I know the
guy who planted them was pretty clueless and they could be in a puddle
below for all I know. If I remove it to look and perhaps remedy a
problem, do you think it will take it?