Q. Every year when my hydrangeas come back in the spring, I get new growth on only the lower part of many of the branches. Should I trim off the top part of these branches? — J. Robbins, Virginia ...

Question: Amaryllis plantings in my yard still have their long, green leaves. Do I cut these off before new growth begins? Answer: A mild Florida winter has left many perennials with green foliage, ...

Q: The last freezing rain damaged my amaryllis foliage. Should I trim the leaves or leave them alone? Are they going to bloom? A: Remove any soggy or limp foliage; new leaves eventually will emerge.

Amaryllis Photo from the NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune archive Amaryllis bulbs can be planted in pots indoors now. When April arrives, plant the bulbs into your garden. In the spring, the amaryllis will ...

Q: I've included a photo of the gorgeous amaryllis bulb I purchased from Baker Garden and Gift, Fargo, last November. It's had three flower stalks with several blossoms on each. Now that the flowers ...