Some flowering perennials need a little boost of nutrients from a low-nitrogen fertilizer in the spring to ensure they bloom abundantly later in the season.

South Louisiana gardeners are big fans of the tropical hibiscus and its hybrids. No other summer-flowering shrub surpasses the hibiscus for glossy, dark green foliage and nonstop flowers in amazing ...

Hibiscus should be given as much direct sunlight as possible for best flowering, at least six hours a day. Full sun -- 8 hours daily -- is preferred. As the name implies, this hibiscus is native to ...