Do hibiscus come back after the winter? They were covered, but they now look dead. What kind of hibiscus? Tropical or hardy? The tropical types with glossy, dark […] ...

Check out the nursery, online websites, and garden books for new plant varieties that use less water. In a drought year, consider native plants suitable for our area.

From visually interesting carnivorous curiosities to bright, cheery blooms, there are plenty of water-loving plants ready to ...

Why to skip weed-and-feed, when to apply pre-emergents, plus tips on figs, agarita, hibiscus and Turk’s cap care.

And Richard Barker, horticultural expert at LBS Horticulture, advises the same. 'Most hydrangeas should be pruned in late winter or early spring, but climbing hydrangeas should be pruned after they ...

Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

Self-owned weekend retreats and second homes are trending these days. The biggest learning is simple: a holiday home garden must survive long periods without attention. People want their space to look ...

Wait until after the danger of frost has passed to set out frost-tender plants. Historic frost dates: In Zone 8 the last frost date is March 15 and in Zone ...

Q: We have three heirloom Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving cacti. The oldest is over 75 years old, which we inherited from my wife’s grandmother. The second-oldest is nearly 50 years old, and I ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Hydrangeas are a perennial favorite in Northwest Louisiana, but they are also a source of perennial confusion. Akin's Nursery owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the most common ...

Think your hibiscus hates the British weather? In many gardens, quiet pruning mistakes are the real reason summer blooms vanish before they begin. Every summer, gardeners hope their hibiscus will ...