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How To Prepare Hibiscus For Winter

Both hardy and tropical hibiscus plants can survive the winter with a little extra care before cool weather strikes.
Key Points Overwinter geraniums by taking cuttings and propagating them inside for the winter.Bring potted geraniums indoors slowly, or dig up garden plants and move them to pots inside.Leave bare ...
Don’t expect a true or vivid pink in pink daffodils — they have a cup that is more apricot -- but they are an alternative for those who aren’t fond of yellow. Courtesy photo The third week of October ...
Glossy leaves and long-lasting blooms make camellias a reliable and stunning winter addition. Geraniums’ lush, colourful ...
The lantana (Lantana camara) is a popular perennial bloomer for balconies and terraces. With its bright, often two-toned ...
The air’s getting crisp, the days are getting shorter, and your once-thriving outdoor plants are starting to shiver. That can ...
Take a few weeks to gradually adjust your plants to lower light by moving them into shadier conditions for a few hours each ...
What a beautiful fall season, complete with gorgeous weather! Start bringing your indoor plants back inside if you haven’t ...
Elephant ears are only winter-hardy in Zones 9 and up, and they grow best in warm weather. Once temperatures fall below 50°F, ...
By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. — As frost approaches, gardeners are tempted to dig up plants and place them in pots for use indoors. Too often, the results are ...
Just one unsuspecting frosty night is all it takes to undo weeks of hard work and growth if you’re unprepared. Use row covers ...