Gardenias are as synonymous with the Southern garden as azaleas, hydrangeas, and magnolias. Like a true “steel magnolia,” the eye-catching, intoxicating beauty (deep, evergreen leaves, snow-white ...

Often considered the temperamental diva of the plant world, the gardenia plant can thrive outdoors in Southern states, but it tends to be hard to grow indoors. If its needs are all met, the shrub ...

Q. My gardenia tree has lost its shape. When is the best time to shape? It is still blooming, with new growth. It also has white flies. Will a dish-soap-and-water spray help? -R.P.,Houston A. It's ...

QI have had a gardenia in my garden for a number of years. When I purchased it at the nursery, it was blooming beautifully, but after the first year, I have not gotten any blooms Well, I have gotten ...

DEAR JESSICA: I was a little confused after reading your Feb. 16 column about hardening off hibiscus plants. We have a hibiscus that stays in our greenhouse over the winter, and it gets put out in the ...

Brachychiton acerifolius can take up to 20 years to flower. It is usually deciduous in the tropical dry season and flowers just before the new leaves appear in summer but can be erratic and sometimes ...

Tampa Bay area pets want to be part of your family• Arts & Entertainment The words "Tampa Bay Times" written in a Gothic font The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper ...

Q. What is wrong with the tree in the enclosed pictures. We recently put big sprinkler heads near it. — Sharon Clark, Boynton Beach A. The tree looks like a black olive. It must have been wounded at ...

October is here. Soon there will be cornstalks and pumpkins on front porches, and the leaves will change to their brilliant fall color. So, now's the time to plan a fall foliage sightseeing tour. It's ...