Key Points 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 ...

When temperatures in the mid-20s or lower are predicted, cut back the hibiscuses to help facilitate covering them. If temperatures will go down to 20 degrees or lower, add a heat source under the ...

1 Apply a quarter cup of Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) to each mature rose bush to boost both vigor and flowering capacity. It is inexpensive and can be found at drug stores, where it is commonly ...

Q. Please tell me what to do with my hibiscus plants that were damaged by frost. They still have some green leaves. A. Obviously hibiscus don’t like the cold and there is likely more damage ahead ...

A question for Dan Gill: Our hibiscus bushes are as tall as our house. Is it OK to cut them back now? They are not blooming much at this point. -- Avis Courteaux Answer: You may cut them back now if ...

Q: What is the best month in the Tucson/Marana area to trim back hibiscus and bougainvillea plants? Also, I need to cut back and trim greasewood so what is the best month for that shrub? A: Hibiscus ...

QUESTION: After two mild winters, our hibiscus is taller than 8 feet. We would like to cut the plant back, but there are lots of buds. How can we reduce plant size but not significantly affect ...

Plants sprout out where the pruning cuts are made — not from lower down. In other words, when you trim back the top you stimulate new growth at the top, not in the lower parts of the vine. Many ...

Q. I have numerous hibiscus and esperanza plants in my yard, in pots and flower beds. Just before the Christmas freeze they were beautiful and in bloom. Now they look confused. What should I watch for ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early blossoms are visible. However, this month is also crucial for pruning hedges ...