Deadheading hibiscus before seed formation keeps the plant focused on producing new flowers. Moisture imbalances, lack of sunlight, or pest issues can keep your plant from blooming. Give hibiscus care ...

Dear Neil: I have perennial hibiscus plants that bloomed well early in the summer, but by midsummer their buds started drying up and dying. I opened several of the buds and found no insects or mites.

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 ...