Question. We have several plantings of the common impatiens that have grown lanky. What will happen if I give them a light pruning? Answer. After a number of years without the common impatiens due to ...

Question: Our containers of impatiens have become leggy after all the summer growth. Should I let them continue with a few flowers or cut them back? Answer: Light pruning now, known as grooming, might ...

The hard freezes of this past week have damaged our tropical plants. Gardeners trying to minimize maintenance — and those who consider covering and uncovering plants a major hassle — should consider ...

Hard freezes this week have damaged tropical plants in our landscapes. For most of us, tropical plants are worth the extra effort it takes to get them through the winter by covering them and even ...

Who knew that there is life beyond the ordinary six pack of impatiens sold at every nursery and discount center across America? I, for one, was pleasantly surprised when I planted seed of an impatien ...

Often, the annual impatiens are chosen to grow in a shade location. Another impatiens, called New Guinea impatiens, is chosen to grow in a sunny location. To avoid confusion, I prefer the name ...