These tropical treasures may be short-lived individually, but together they create a continuous display of colour - a true ...

COLORADO, USA — Many gardeners love the big, bright flowers of tropical hibiscus. The plants, however, are tricky to grow. Their preference is a warm, humid climate. They'd much rather grow in Hawaii.

Winterizing your garden includes trimming back some perennials and leaving others until spring. Our experts tell you what to ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Is there any advantage or danger if I prune my hibiscus bushes from ...

Question. My hibiscus plants have grown tall and a bit lanky. Is this a good time to trim hibiscus?Answer. Now is the time you should be enjoying wonderful blooms from hibiscus plants. While it won’t ...

You might have heard that little gardening trick about “pinching back the mums” — the pruning technique that keeps our favorite fall-blooming flower from flopping apart. But what few realize is that ...

Swamp mallow attracts beauty, pollinators, and hidden visitors. Its vibrant flowers thrive, but certain pests may be silently ...

I don’t normally believe people who move to Florida do so because of the wonderful botanicals we are able to grow here. I know I moved here for a job, but the perks of a frost-free area and sunshine ...

Question. My hibiscus has many flower buds that drop before opening. It has never done this before. Why the sudden loss of flowers? Answer. Many residents are reporting infestations of the hibiscus ...

Is there any advantage or danger if I prune my hibiscus bushes from their current 6 to 7 feet down to 3 to 4 feet before the chance of hard freezes? If I prune them back to 3 to 4 feet, they will be ...