Q: I have an esperanza that has grown to 8 feet tall but does not flower. Last year, it froze to the ground but came back and had three flower clusters in October. A: Poor flowering has several causes ...

Amaryllis Photo from the NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune archive Amaryllis bulbs can be planted in pots indoors now. When April arrives, plant the bulbs into your garden. In the spring, the amaryllis will ...

Question: I have a large gardenia bush that needs trimming. When is the best time to reduce the height and width? Answer: Major pruning for gardenia shrubs is usually after the spring bloom of around ...