Andromeda Has Some Brown Leaves After Winter

Question From: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Q: Will my andromeda survive - the winter has turned some leaves brown and has caused many to fall off. The bush was planted in early fall last year.Mary

A: Be patient Mary. There are latent buds under those trashed leaves and they may still be alive. Give it some time. If it were my shrub I would water it with a combination of Superthrive and Neptune's Harvest Liquid Kelp according to package directions. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy.