Question: Our tibouchina shrub has grown more than five feet tall and wide. When can we trim this shrub and how much? Answer: Hold off on the pruning until mid to late February. Tibouchina shrubs or ...

Q: I moved a potted tibouchina in shade to a sunny area in the garden. It is 5 feet tall, but the bottom half of the shrub is nearly leafless. What do I need to do to get a fuller bush?-- J.P., ...

Question: Our tibouchina has made lots of growth this summer and is still flowering. It has some yellow leaves. When can we prune this large shrub? Answer: Enjoy the fall blooms and delay the pruning ...

The proper timing of gardening work has a real impact on getting the desired results. One of the challenges of gardening in southeast Louisiana (or anywhere) is learning when activities like planting, ...

Q. My Meyer lemon tree is attacked by a grayish bug that eats the leaves. How can I stop them? — Rebecca Green, Fort LauderdaleA. Spray the tree when it is not in bloom with either Neem oil or Garlic ...

Q–Can the blue-flowered shrub called tibouchina live outdoors over winter? How about large containers outdoors in warm weather and a cool but frost-free room the rest of the year? A–Called Brazilian ...