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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Watch for aphids to appear. You need to check plants carefully for these tiny pests, which love to attack new growth on ornamental plants. Aphids suck plant juices from leaves, stems and buds, causing ...

Heat and drought continue to ride rough on our gardens. But we can make it a bit easier for exotic hibiscus, experts say. Water to keep plants hydrated, says Texas hybridizer Barry Schlueter. No ...

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 ...

Q. Early this spring we had numerous bugs on our double hibiscus. They were colored exactly like ladybugs, so we left them alone, but on reflection, they were a bit more oval-shaped. Now that it has ...

Houston summers are known for heat and drought. But we can make it a bit easier for exotic plants, such as hibiscus, experts say. 1. Water to keep plants hydrated. No wilting allowed. 2. Keep plants ...