If you're growing hibiscus shrubs but would prefer them to have the shape of a slender tree instead of an unruly shrub, ...

Whether you are growing a tropical, hardy, or swamp hibiscus, pruning hibiscus is key for beautiful blooms and a healthy plant. Here’s how it’s done.

Did you know that there's a distinct difference between pruning and simply deadheading when it comes to caring your tropical ...

Q. Please tell me when to cut my hibiscus back. Some are 7 feet tall and still blooming on top. Tell me how low to cut them back. -- E.N., Houston A. I assume your plants are in beds. Since it's so ...

Question: Many have inquired about their hibiscus that due to a mild winter are still in bloom but overgrown. When is the time to do needed pruning? Answer: Use these lingering winter days to do ...

Q: Two years ago I moved ''dwarf'' hibiscus from my planter box to the garden. I hate cutting anything that's growing and blooming, but these could stand some pruning. Any suggestions as to how and ...

Question: Could you give me some guidelines for trimming my hibiscus? It is blooming now. I see that some gardeners like to hedge them like a box, but I would like a more natural look. I appreciate ...

As a rule, trees in North Florida can be pruned any time of year. However, the winter months seem to bring out the pruning bug in many folks. Winter can be an easier time to prune as many trees have ...

Q: I have a hibiscus in a 20-inch clay pot with wrinkled flower buds, small leaves and leggy stems. The hibiscus gets filtered light on my south-facing patio and gets hand-watered every other day. A: ...

Should you trim trees in fall? Learn from certified arborists whether you should trim trees in the fall or wait until the ...

Expert offers tips to shape the biggest plants in your yard While much gardening activity slows in winter, these are the perfect months to tend to the biggest plants in your garden — your trees. Those ...