Though they both produce beautiful flowers, there's a difference between hardy and tropical hibiscus plants and how you should prepare them for the winter. While hardy plants can handle winter ...

Q. I think I will plant different-colored hibiscus along my drive next year. My daughter said there are two kinds: hardy and tropical. Which shall I buy, and when should I plant them? -- S.T., Houston ...

Fast-growing and fabulous, hardy hibiscus explode with pinwheel-like flowers the size of dinner plates in late summer. Not to be confused with their tropical cousins, these plants are actually capable ...

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Tropical flowers in various shades of pink can add a romantic, exotic touch to any garden. From bougainvillea to hibiscus, ...

A question for Dan Gill: As I get ready to dig up most of my cold-damaged garden, I was wondering what plants I could buy that are native to here and can stand the cold. I am not going to plant ...

A potted hibiscus with its beautiful yellow and ruby bloom didn't disappoint this year. It grew just as advertised.

Some hardy water lilies, lotus, and submerged plants should survive the winter if your pond doesn't freeze solid. To help them survive, trim their foliage and then move them to the deepest area of the ...

Fruit trees are among the best home investments you can make since they are attractive, easy-care yard plants that produce outstanding fruit with relatively little effort. We fruit enthusiasts ...