My tropical hibiscus that I overwinter inside and keep on my patio every summer has flowered poorly this year. The plant is mostly in full sun but does get some shade during the day. All summer, I ...

Cranberry hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) is a vibrant, fast-growing shrubby plant with rich burgundy foliage and handsome palmate leaves resembling those of a red Japanese maple tree. It is ...

Q: Is it safe to use a 13-8-9 hibiscus fertilizer on ligustrum, areca palms and crape myrtles? — M.P., Houston A: Yes. But if you have several hibiscuses, you might reserve it for them. An 8-8-8, ...

What should I do to improve the growth of the ornamental hibiscus tree that I purchased a couple of years ago? I have been keeping it inside over winter and then putting it outside for the summer.

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 ...

Question: I have hibiscus and azaleas that grow green plants, but no flowers even though they receive water and fertilizer. What else is needed? Answer: Such healthy plants with no flowers suggest the ...

Tropical hibiscus, the highly ornamental members of the mallow family, are favorites in Upper Gulf Coast gardens, and availability of exotic but dependable varieties is on the rise. Roz Merritt, ...

Few plants say “summer” quite like hibiscus with their big, colorful flowers. And pruning hibiscus plants correctly is key to getting the best flower show in late summer, and ensuring blooms keep ...

This has been the year of the hibiscus at The Garden Guy's house. The tropical selections like South Pacific Sipper, Monsoon Mixer, Hawaiian Big Kahuna, and Fiesta. The past few weeks it is the Holy ...

Cranberry hibiscus grows best in full sun, moist soil, and with regular feeding. Prune stems for bushier growth and overwinter indoors in cold zones. Propagate from cuttings and use its edible leaves ...

Q: Is it too late to fertilize my nectarine tree with buds starting to form? Fertilizer instructions advise to apply it in early February before buds appear. A: No, it is not too late to fertilize ...