Hardy hibiscus plants bring vibrant color and tropical flair to gardens in cooler climates. These North American natives produce oversized, ruffled flowers in shades of pink, red, magenta, and white, ...

Whether you grow hardy or tropical hibiscus, you can enjoy the huge, trumpet-shaped flowers year after year with a bit of extra care in autumn to protect against harsh winter weather. Although it's ...

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 ...

I've got a riddle for you. Why is rhubarb pie like a tropical hibiscus plant? While you're pondering the answer, let's describe hibiscus. Most garden centers sell hybrid hibiscus having large showy ...

Gardening columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about treating a maple tree that's shedding leaves, pruning a hibiscus before bringing it indoors, and how to get an African violet to bloom again. A ...