Hardy hibiscus can be pruned either in late fall or in late winter to early spring. If you live on the colder side of their hardiness range, then Neimann recommends leaving the stems standing through ...

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 ...

If you don't have enough light, grow lights can be a great alternative. Keep these no more than 2 feet away from the foliage, but some grow lights are more powerful than others. Even if they don't ...

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 ...

Container gardening makes growing your favorite plants easier, allowing you to move them around and manage their size. Begin ...

Dear Dr. Dirt: I have a hibiscus tree that is about 4 years old. The last two years, when I brought it in the house for the winter, it dropped all the leaves and bloomed all through the winter. Last ...

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 ...

Coleus can also take direct sun in cooler gardens. Coleus is just as much a favorite houseplant as it is a garden subject.

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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 ...