Andremeda Buds Are Drying Up And Only A Few Buds Have Bloomed

Question From: NEW YORK
Q: My andromeda's flower buds are drying up; only have 3 flowers this spring. Last year the shrubs were covered in flowers.

A: My guess is the buds were damaged from wild swings in temperature this winter. If the leaves show no sign of disease later in spring the weather is the culprit. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy