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 ...

Whether you grow hardy or tropical hibiscus, you want to provide them with the perfect fall care, so they reward you with plenty of blooms once summer arrives.

Hibiscus is a genus of subtropical woody shrubs and small trees, covered with green, semi-glossy, toothed leaves. The plant is famous for its brightly colored trumpet-shaped flowers with five or more ...

Dear Jane: My hibiscus is looking pretty bad, having recently dropped lots of leaves. What should I be doing to get it in shape for being outside? Dear caller: Repotting should be done in late winter ...

Question: Many have inquired about their hibiscus that due to a mild winter are still in bloom but overgrown. When is the time to do needed pruning? Answer: Use these lingering winter days to do ...

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 ...

Light pruning, deep watering, and a layer of mulch in fall help hibiscus conserve energy and stay protected through winter. Bring tropical varieties indoors before it hits 40°F, and cut back on ...

As fall settles in, hibiscus flowers won't be fooled by a quick trim. They're counting on intentional fall care to carry them through. How you treat hibiscus in the fall sets the tone for next year's ...