Dear Master Gardener: I remember my grandmother having bleeding heart plants in her garden and would like to have some in my ...

The plant will freeze to the ground in winter. In early spring before new growth appears, cut back the dead, woody stems to 4-6 inches above the ground. Hardy hibiscus can easily be propagated ...

Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) is a warm-weather crop whose seeds should be planted now. As a member of the Hibiscus genus, you ...

Cutting old geraniums back by half or two-thirds, even if no leaves remain, invigorates the geranium and fresh growth soon emerges along the stems. Geraniums and hibiscus plants bloom more ...

A company in the Netherlands says it has perfected a way to create "graft chimeras" with the skin of one plant and the innards of another ...

When it comes to deciding whether trees and plants need replacing, local experts tell homeowners to be patient as plants emerge from dormancy and re-sprout at different times. John Farfaglia, ...

Plant breeding plays a vital role in ensuring global food security by increasing crop yields, improving nutritional quality ...

It's also important to take cuttings in the early morning, when the weather is cool and plants are most hydrated, to avoid any heat stress. Look for a healthy stem from the current year's growth ...