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If you picture a tropical flower, there's a good chance hibiscus comes to mind. While tropical hibiscus is known for being easily traumatized by frost and excessive heat, hardy hibiscus (a cousin to ...

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One of the greatest risks for plants in the garden in late winter is not cold but warmth. “We often get short warm spells in February, right up into the 50s or 60s,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant ...

As the temperatures drop, gardeners start to have angst about new plantings. Will those mums survive the winter? How about that new Japanese maple? It all boils down to hardiness: cold hardiness, ...

There are actually several plant species you can count on to survive through the winter season. Here's what you need to do. Andrew Blok covered home energy, with a focus on solar, and navigated the ...

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A bitter cold spell, often caused by a dip in the polar vortex, may cause some gardeners to worry about their plants. “Plants that were chosen to be hardy in our climate should be fine,” said Sharon ...

As the steamy month of July settles in, a lot of gardeners concentrate their efforts on caring for and maintaining their ...

For years, backyard gardeners in colder parts of the country believed certain tropical fruits would always remain out of ...