The flowers of a tropical hibiscus shrub are showstoppers. Get expert tips for hibiscus care, both outdoors and as houseplants.

Summer bloomers that should be pruned in late winter include smooth hydrangeas, some roses, Russian sage, rose-of-sharon, ...

Q: I got a 2026 calendar for Christmas that shows all sorts of blooming plants and I am enjoying it. For the January bloom, it shows a hibiscus. With your guidance, I did bring in two hibiscus plants ...

While many of us might still be lounging indoors recovering from Christmas festivities some intrepid gardeners will be braving the snow and ice outside. And among their tasks are likely to be trimming ...

While many of us might still be sitting indoors, perhaps eating the last slice of Christmas cake, some plucky gardeners will be outside in the snow and ice, pruning trees and shrubs in hope of ...

The Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is a popular plant featuring soft, arching fronds and a full appearance. It is one of the best types of ferns to grow on your porch for a beautiful plant display ...

Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants that seem lifeless, but this is actually a smart season for some hands-on ...

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This reader’s photo shows a hibiscus plant where both aphids and spider mites are present, as indicated by the webbing and the aphids caught in it. Thoroughly washing plants can dislodge many pests, ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

After writing about plants with purple flowers, two gardeners shared their purple horticultural passions. For Greg Fitze, who gardens in Long Beach, it’s false heather. “This plant is extremely low ...