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 ...

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 ...

COLORADO, USA — Many gardeners love the big, bright flowers of tropical hibiscus. The plants, however, are tricky to grow. Their preference is a warm, humid climate. They'd much rather grow in Hawaii.

For many plants, pruning in late winter can ruin your flower display. But for these summer bloomers, it'll have the opposite ...

What to Prune in June (and What to Leave Alone) originally appeared on Dengarden. Pruning is a common gardening practice where cutting away certain parts of a plant, such as its branches, buds or ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Is there any advantage or danger if I prune my hibiscus bushes from ...

Winter is the perfect time for certain trees, but timing is crucial. Pruning at the right moment can keep your trees ...

1. Sample citrus fruit from now until they achieve the level of sweetness you desire. The longer citrus fruit stays on the tree, the sweeter it gets; ripening ceases once fruit is picked. Some like ...

Q. Please tell me when to cut my hibiscus back. Some are 7 feet tall and still blooming on top. Tell me how low to cut them back. -- E.N., Houston A. I assume your plants are in beds. Since it's so ...

Question. My hibiscus plants have grown tall and a bit lanky. Is this a good time to trim hibiscus? Answer. Now is the time you should be enjoying wonderful blooms from hibiscus plants. While it won’t ...