Q: I am trying to winter my mandevilla plant. The ends are getting long and wispy. Should I cut them off or trim them down? — Sue O. A: The long, wispy ends are quite typical of how mandevillas grow ...

Question: I have mandevilla trained to a lattice, which has no foliage at the bottom and other leaves are yellowing. Can I prune it to within a foot of the ground at this time? Answer: Mandevilla and ...

Bring your mandevilla indoors when nighttime temperatures are below 50°F. Prune it, inspect it for pests, and treat if necessary before bringing the plant inside. Place the plant in bright, indirect ...

Question. My hydrangeas have grown lanky and lost lots of leaves. Can I prune them now? Answer. Major pruning time is over, but you can remove some long, lanky stems. Hydrangeas have formed their buds ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While the humidity and heat of summer are a drag to some, your tropical plants are probably loving it.

Tropicals are a quick and easy way to infuse your garden with extra color and fragrance during our hot, humid days of summer. One favorite is mandevilla, also called dipladenia, which boasts bold, ...

There are ways to tell if you’ve overwatered a potted plant. If it sends up a periscope and a white flag, you’re keeping it too wet. Many of us bring outdoor container plants indoors for the winter ...