Guide

Learn how and when to prune hibiscus for maximum blooms—spring timing, the one-third rule, and exactly where to cut above a node.

Sunshine Ligustrum grows 3–6 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, with the potential to reach 15 feet if left unpruned — find out how fast and what controls the size.

A Desert Rose’s size depends entirely on its container or the ground. In a pot, expect 1 to 3 feet tall and up to 2 feet wide. Planted in-ground in a frost-free zone, it can reach 10 feet with a 5-foot spread.

Learn exactly how and when to cut back irises for healthy blooms—post-bloom stalk trimming, fall cleanup timing, and common mistakes to avoid.

SunPatiens reach 14–48 inches tall depending on the series, with Compact for containers and Vigorous for back-of-bed height.

Coral bells grow 6 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 36 inches wide, with flower spikes reaching 1 to 3 feet — check cultivar size before planting.

Learn how to grow Hosta Christmas Candy, a sun-tolerant perennial with creamy-white centered leaves and fragrant lavender blooms for USDA zones 3a–8b.

Don’t let “strawberry bush” names fool you — a 6-foot shrub and a 12-inch plant need completely different spots in the yard.

Coneflowers typically grow 2 to 4 feet tall and 1.5 to 3 feet wide, so space them 18 to 24 inches apart and deadhead spent blooms to prevent aggressive self-seeding.

Plant honeysuckle vine in early spring after frost or in fall, setting the root ball at nursery depth in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade for best blooms.