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How to Plant and Grow Rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon is a shrub or small tree that blooms with abandon from midsummer until frost. Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus ...
Question: I planted a single trunk Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry last year. It appears dead now, with bark damage near the ground. Could the cause be voles? Answer: I am wondering if you have several ...
Roses are a highly polarizing plant in the garden community – while many enthusiasts adore their iconic blooms, and won’t hesitate to add another to the garden, other gardeners find them simply too ...
I was recently gifted a mini rose plant and while I love having it on my kitchen windowsill, the thought of having it in my garden, alongside my other roses, did cross my mind. But, then I thought, ...
Close-up of pink roses on a bush - Norman Posselt/Getty Images Roses have a reputation for being difficult plants to grow, requiring clever tricks to thrive in gardens. It's true that they're prone to ...
Q. The upper part of my Desert Rose got frosted and the stems were soft So I cut those all off. The top of the bulb is a tad soft, but the lower parts are green and firm. I’m wondering if I can save ...
Can You Plant & Grow Roses In the Fall? If you're a rose lover, then you'll be happy to know that the springtime isn't the only time of year you can grow your favorite flower. "Either spring or fall ...
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Every year around this time, I prepare to move my living room lemon tree outside for the season. In the fall, when temperatures drop below 40 degrees ...
From country roses to English roses, there are many varieties of the classic garden flower. But if you don't live in the ideal growing environment (aka the English countryside), it can be difficult to ...
Question. Rose bushes in our yard are tall, with few leaves and blooms. When should I do the trimming and how much? Answer. Just about a week away, mid-February is considered the best time to perform ...
There are always lots of things to learn as a gardener, and many of them can only be learned through doing—through actually getting out there and getting your hands dirty. But there are some things ...