Whether you grow hardy or tropical hibiscus, you want to provide them with the perfect fall care, so they reward you with plenty of blooms once summer arrives.
Pruning hibiscus boosts branching, airflow, and blooms, though it delays flowers slightly. Tropical hibiscus is cut back by one-third in spring; hardy types just need dead stems removed. To shape as a ...
Whether you grow hardy or tropical hibiscus, you can enjoy the huge, trumpet-shaped flowers year after year with a bit of extra care in autumn to protect against harsh winter weather. Although it's ...
If you're growing hibiscus shrubs but would prefer them to have the shape of a slender tree instead of an unruly shrub, ...
Hibiscus that can withstand the cold environments of North America are a great way to bring color to your garden. But what to ...
QUESTION: We live on the North Shore. Our hibiscus plants are all brown and denuded from the freezes. If we cut them to the ground, will they come back? When is the best time to do this? Also when is ...
Gardening columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about treating a maple tree that's shedding leaves, pruning a hibiscus before bringing it indoors, and how to get an African violet to bloom again. A ...
Potted hibiscus thrive on my sunny deck in summer, then lose leaves and get infested with tiny white bugs when indoors for the winter – even in a sunny spot. They recover each summer, but how can I ...
A: Hibiscus is a tropical plant. Since cold weather is coming, I wouldn’t prune it now. First of all, if a hard frost damages your plant, the outer leaves will protect the inside of the plant. You ...
Dear Jane: My hibiscus is looking pretty bad, having recently dropped lots of leaves. What should I be doing to get it in shape for being outside? Dear caller: Repotting should be done in late winter ...
Question: I have a camellia bush that is about four feet tall and wide and I want to move it to a new location. How do I make the move? Answer: Dig this plant as soon as possible and move it to a new ...