Though they both produce beautiful flowers, there's a difference between hardy and tropical hibiscus plants and how you should prepare them for the winter. While hardy plants can handle winter ...

Q. I think I will plant different-colored hibiscus along my drive next year. My daughter said there are two kinds: hardy and tropical. Which shall I buy, and when should I plant them? -- S.T., Houston ...

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Fast-growing and fabulous, hardy hibiscus explode with pinwheel-like flowers the size of dinner plates in late summer. Not to be confused with their tropical cousins, these plants are actually capable ...

Swamp mallow attracts beauty, pollinators, and hidden visitors. Its vibrant flowers thrive, but certain pests may be silently impacting your garden's balance.

Fruit trees are among the best home investments you can make since they are attractive, easy-care yard plants that produce outstanding fruit with relatively little effort. We fruit enthusiasts ...

A garden pond can be either a pestilential mess or the beating heart of a landscape, depending on how well it is designed, engineered and maintained. My general advice is to avoid small, shallow ponds ...