When plants are moved indoors, insects have a free-for-all, no longer getting dislodged by rainfall or exposed to predators.

Follow each flower stem down, tracing the stem to where it meets a leaf or the plant base. Use your fingers or a small pair ...

If you want the most tomatoes from your harvest, you need to know the correct way to prune these popular garden plants. Bonus ...

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 ...

This pruning technique helps plants grow fuller, while stimulating and controlling growth, and it can also make the colors of ...

Tropical hibiscus likes hot weather and provides vibrant flowers in summer, but it will not survive a winter outside in ...

An expert horticulturist highlights seven plants to prune in December. These are suitable for milder zones, but shouldn’t be ...

Question: We are trying to stretch our gardening dollars. How far apart can we plant our fall petunias in flower beds? How many petunias do we place in a hanging basket? Answer: Most petunias can ...

There are several types of avocados. Any can be grown outdoors in horticultural zones 9-11, but the Hass variety, which is ...

A new invasive insect, the two spotted cotton jassid, is spreading across the Southeastern U.S. This pest damages a wide range of plants, including hibiscus, okra, eggplant, and cotton. Signs of an ...

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