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 ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Once again, Costco has something spectacular. This time, the retailer is selling braided hibiscus trees and they are absolutely ...

A Hibiscus bush in full bloom is a beautiful sight, but caring for it involves commonly-made mistakes. Here's what to know ...

DEAR JESSICA: I have had this plant for over a year, and would like to know the name of it, as well as directions on how to transplant it and continue to have the roots (if that is what they are) ...

Flowers. Tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis var. Cooperi) has variegated foliage in green, cream, and pink, as well as scarlet flowers that bloom on and off throughout the year. Unlike typical ...

Pruning hibiscus properly each season keeps the plants healthy and ensures vibrant blooms year after year. Cut hardy hibiscus to the crown in late fall, or in late winter to early spring, Prune ...

Q: Can you tell what might be the problem with my hibiscus? It’s losing leaves every day. I did try fertilizing it in case that’s what it needed. – Patty F. A: Overall, the hibiscus’ health looks very ...

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 ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. My problem is with black stuff on my crape myrtles' leaves and bark. It ...