Question: Our hibiscus plants have aphids in the tips of the shoots. How do we control them without affecting the bees? Answer: Curling leaves and stunted shoots are often signs aphids are sucking ...

Both hardy and tropical hibiscus plants can survive the winter with a little extra care before cool weather strikes.

Dear Master Gardener: I had a hibiscus on my patio last summer and brought it in for the winter. Now it has little specks all over it and they move, so I suspect I have some sort of insect pest. What ...

Swamp mallow attracts beauty, pollinators, and hidden visitors. Its vibrant flowers thrive, but certain pests may be silently ...

If you don't have enough light, grow lights can be a great alternative. Keep these no more than 2 feet away from the foliage, ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. My problem is with black stuff on my crape myrtles' leaves and bark. It ...

Aphids, pink hibiscus mealybugs and caterpillars are the leading pests of hibiscuses. Control aphids and mealybugs with sprays of light horticultural oils (Year Round Spray Oil, All Seasons Oil), a ...

Don’t give up on your heat- and humidity-loving plants come winter—a few tricks and tips will keep them thriving all year ...

Some flower buds on a hibiscus tree are covered in slightly sticky, tiny gray/brown insects, which are eating the petals. How can I rid the tree of them? Thank you! - Keith Answer: From your ...

Q: I have two hibiscus bushes in my back yard. They have been doing well for several years. This year, however, they have been attacked by the tiny little caterpillar. It just leaves the leaf veins.

Q. This summer was the first time I had planted milkweed seeds and I had wonderful results. My question for more seeds is how do I save my hibiscus seed pods for planting next spring? Is there ...

Light pruning, deep watering, and a layer of mulch in fall help hibiscus conserve energy and stay protected through winter. Bring tropical varieties indoors before it hits 40°F, and cut back on ...