Q: We live in Upper Bucks. Our Rose of Sharon dies off every winter, never growing into a tall bush. However, new shoots come up from the bottom every spring. Last winter we wrapped them in burlap to ...

Q. Earlier this year we planted two rose of Sharon shrubs. They are doing great, but we've decided that we put them in the wrong spots. We know you're an advocate of planting in the fall and wonder if ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. This undated photo shows a rose of Sharon shrub in New York. Not related to ...

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 ...

If you’re planning to plant or transplant a tree or shrub, it’s best to do it in the next month or so to avoid the heat and drought of summer. “Give them time to get settled in while it’s still ...

Q: Can one transplant rose bushes in the fall? I also would like to know if I should fertilize my trees this fall or wait for spring. (e-mail reference) A: Transplant your rose bushes by this weekend.

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 ...

Driving around older neighborhoods in small town Kansas on a hot summer day, you will start to notice a common plant in the landscape. This plant goes by several names, depending on your age and place ...

A rose of Sharon shrub in New York. Not related to rose, rose of Sharon is a tough shrub that bears colorful blossoms that look like hibiscus blossoms, even under urban conditions. Lee Reich An unsung ...

Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms. Pruning shapes the plant, improves airflow, and can rejuvenate older bushes if cut back heavily.

Q: This year and last on our Rose of Sharon bush there have been a considerable amount of blooms that never fully open. They turn yellow and drop. — Harry DeNegre, email A: In my experience, two ...