Most people know hibiscus as a shrub bursting with bright flowers, but fewer realize it can be shaped into a small, ornamental tree. The secret isn't some rare variety or special fertilizer. All your ...

Once again, Costco has something spectacular. This time, the retailer is selling braided hibiscus trees and they are absolutely stunning. They would be a perfect addition to any garden or patio this ...

Gardeners cut back perennials in the fall to tidy up their yards, prevent problems with overwintering diseases and pests, and make it easy for new growth to emerge in the spring. But some plants ...

Q: Can you tell what might be the problem with my hibiscus? It’s losing leaves every day. I did try fertilizing it in case that’s what it needed. – Patty F. A: Overall, the hibiscus’ health looks very ...

Last spring, I planted a firebush (Hamelia patens) in the sunny spot outside my kitchen window. I put it exactly in line with the place I gaze out the window while cooking or having coffee. It is the ...

DEAR JESSICA: My hibiscus is flowering in my house. How do I care for it all winter and keep it going until spring? Deborah Leone, Centereach DEAR DEBBIE: To overwinter your hibiscus indoors, keep it ...

Beautiful and exotic, hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) flowers are the perfect choice for bringing tropical flair into your home. With their vibrant colors and lush blooms, they’ve become one of the ...

DEAR JESSICA: I have had this plant for over a year, and would like to know the name of it, as well as directions on how to transplant it and continue to have the roots (if that is what they are) ...

Mr Ganesh Kumar, founder of Woodlands Botanical Garden, with the first tree he planted there – a pink hibiscus. SINGAPORE – When the clouds part and sunlight pours in, the Woodlands Botanical Garden ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. My problem is with black stuff on my crape myrtles' leaves and bark. It ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Have you recently or in ...