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 ...

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 ...

Closeup of pinkish-white hibiscus flower with long red stamen. - Tomekbudujedomek/Getty Images The striking flowers of hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) are a summertime delight. With eye-catching colors ...

Gardeners cut back perennials in the fall to tidy up their yards, prevent problems with overwintering diseases and pests, and make it easy for new growth to emerge in the spring. But some plants ...

DEAR NEIL: I have a lovely pink hibiscus that has, after five years, become unruly. When can it be trimmed and reshaped? Dear Reader: Obviously, it hasn’t been exposed to any hard freezes, perhaps ...

Pruning is a common gardening practice where cutting away certain parts of a plant, such as its branches, buds or roots, can boost its appearance, health and growth. Yet pruning carefully, and at the ...

Master the art of pruning with timing tips, tool advice and stress-relieving hacks to keep your plants healthy.

1. Sample citrus fruit from now until they achieve the level of sweetness you desire. The longer citrus fruit stays on the tree, the sweeter it gets; ripening ceases once fruit is picked. Some like ...