Croton, a perennial with woody stems and roots, features leathery, smooth-edged, oval- or lance-shaped leaves in bright colors. These colors are often combined in patterns involving blotching and ...

Our expert guide to when, what, and how to prune plants in your garden, along with the best tools to use to keep plants ...

Question. The tops of our crotons were frozen, but much of the plants appear healthy. I know they should be pruned but how much? Answer. Total decline of some plants due to cold may take weeks or even ...

Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Q: My croton lost lots of its lower leaves over the winter, and it looks unattractive.

One of the fastest-growing flowering shrubs, a butterfly bush can easily put on 5 feet or more of new growth in a single season. Learning how and when to prune a butterfly bush can help you keep all ...

Colorful and sturdy, crotons have been called boring and has-beens by some homeowners. Yet, crotons are as popular as ever for Treasure Coast landscapes. They have been favored in warm climates for ...

A croton is the kind of plant that turns heads with its bright and bold foliage marked with hues of red, orange, yellow, and green. Native to the tropical region of southeast Asia, crotons are part of ...