Question: We have a hedge of Rose of Sharon plants down the side of our driveway. They’re getting a little overgrown. They’re also very thick because they’ve spread by seed, too. What is the best time ...

An unsung hero of the late summer garden is rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). This shrub's branches are studded with pastel blossoms year after year, despite drought, poor soil or general neglect.

Q. My Rose of Sharon is becoming quite large and seems to be producing fewer flowers each year. What can I do? A. I noticed Rose of Sharon in flower in late summer when I traveled out and about in the ...

It may not look like much is going on in a winter garden, but there's a lot going on behind the scenes. Prune these plants in ...

If you just bought some new shrubs like a Hydrangea, Crape Myrtle, Dogwood, Viburnum, Rose of Sharon, or so many others, here ...

Convince me otherwise, but I’ve never had much appreciation for Rose of Sharon. Their teacup-sized blooms are a magnet for bees and butterflies. Their flowers last longer than most flowering shrubs, ...

Q: What is the best time of the year to plant rose of Sharon? We had several at our previous home in north Texas. I have wanted to add a couple to our backyard, but I don't know when to plant them.

Looking for a plant that will bloom like a son-of-a-gun, require no care whatsoever and block your view of your neighbor’s house? Try the rose of Sharon. I love my Hibiscus syriacus (rose of Sharon).

An unsung hero of the late summer garden is rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). This shrub’s branches are studded with pastel blossoms year after year, despite drought, poor soil or general neglect.

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