Mo & Min

Can you cut back clematis in the fall? Not for woody types—prune them in late winter by group, but herbaceous clematis can be cut to the ground in autumn or early spring.

Can you eat lilac flowers? Yes, common lilac blossoms are edible, but only the flowers and only from Syringa vulgaris. Learn which parts to use and which to avoid.

Can you leave hibiscus in the ground in the winter? Depends on the type — hardy hibiscus survives outdoors with mulching; tropical hibiscus must come indoors.

Most cacti propagate easily from stem cuttings or offsets—use clean tools, let the cut dry completely before planting, and delay watering until roots form to avoid rot.

Can you cut back clematis? Yes, but the method depends on the pruning group — Group 1 needs light cleanup after bloom, Group 2 needs two annual cuts, and Group 3 gets cut hard to 6–12 inches in late winter.

Learn how to safely move an indoor hydrangea outside with our step-by-step guide. Yes, you can put an indoor hydrangea outdoors with proper hardening off.

Lantana berries are not considered safe to eat—here is exactly what the conflicting research says about toxicity, ripe vs. green fruit, and symptoms.

Can you leave elephant ears in the ground over winter? Only in USDA Zones 8–11; in colder regions, lift and store tubers indoors in dry medium at 40–60°F.

Begonias propagate easily in water — use stem cuttings with 2–3 nodes, change the water every few days, and transplant to soil once roots reach an inch or two.

Learn when and how to cut back catmint in summer for a second bloom. A complete pruning guide for lush, long-lasting flowers.