Carpenter ants cannot sting, but if handled they can inflict a painful bite with their powerful jaws. This publication has detailed information about their habits and some basic instructions for preventing their entry to your home. Sickly rhododendron Q. I transplanted a sick rhododendron from a shady place where it struggled for about 5 years. I transplanted it into a planter on the south side of my house, fertilized it and keep it watered. A. Rhododendrons have a hard time in Sacramento since they prefer a cooler, moister climate, says UC master gardener Carol Bowden.
Most success here is found when they get filtered shade and are planted in well-drained soil.
Large planters with a good soil mix work well. They need an acid fertilizer and frequent irrigation. Your plant may eventually thrive if you provide the correct growing conditions. Q. Last spring I bought an azalea in bloom at a supermarket. Its flowers are pink and white, but I have no clue to the species or group that it belongs to.