Pruning hibiscus boosts branching, airflow, and blooms, though it delays flowers slightly. Tropical hibiscus is cut back by one-third in spring; hardy types just need dead stems removed. To shape as a ...

Gardening columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about treating a maple tree that's shedding leaves, pruning a hibiscus before bringing it indoors, and how to get an African violet to bloom again. A ...

Potted hibiscus thrive on my sunny deck in summer, then lose leaves and get infested with tiny white bugs when indoors for the winter – even in a sunny spot. They recover each summer, but how can I ...

Q. My wife received a large hibiscus plant as a Mother's Day gift and we don't know how to care for it. Should it be set outside for the summer and if so, what conditions of sunlight, moisture, ...

Q: I bought several indoor hibiscus plants, and they are thriving. However, they were outside all summer and are now too tall for my kitchen garden window. If I cut them back, will they live and bloom ...

Question: I have a camellia bush that is about four feet tall and wide and I want to move it to a new location. How do I make the move? Answer: Dig this plant as soon as possible and move it to a new ...

Q: Can you provide suggestions on how to care for my hibiscus tree? My 3-year-old plant is hanging on in the brightest window I have, but it has few leaves or flowers. Should I fertilize? — Monika ...

Dear Jane: Can a hibiscus and a mandevilla be held over in a cool garage in the winter if they are watered frequently? - Patricia Wilson, Columbus Dear Patricia: Your garage will likely get too cold ...

* Healthy, fertilized hibiscus plants often tolerate insect attacks. Orthene and an unscented liquid detergent soap control most hibiscus pests. The honey-like secretions of several insects can ...