How can anyone resist hardy fuchsias? They’re easy to grow, bloom from June until frost and have beautiful flowers that hummingbirds can’t resist. These hardy shrubs come in every size and shape.
It’s that time of year. Gardens are awake and you’ve got questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...
Hardy fuchsias are spectacular plants that offer endless flowers. These beauties can vary in height from a short groundcover to a seven foot tall shrub. Their blooms come in an array of colors. Aside ...
SEATTLE — Fuchsias are popular in hanging baskets, but can also give plentiful splashes of color throughout your garden. Gardening guru Ciscoe Morris explains the secrets to making them thrive. If you ...
The end of February is one of the best times to get snippy and start pruning back certain shrubs and perennials. However, plants that are somewhat tender such as hardy fuchsias, salvias, herbs and ...
On plants where growth is constantly renewed from ground level, the weak, spindly shoots should be removed, as well as some ...
Just like perennial plants, some garden questions come up year after year. How to keep geraniums, fuchsias and dahlias from dying over winter is one of them. “Some plants are what we call tender ...
In winter, place geraniums in a cool, bright spot and let dry out between waterings. (Flickr by Serres Fortier, CC BY 2.0.) Just like perennial plants, some garden questions come up year after year.
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Which plants to prune in February

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early blossoms are visible. However, this month is also crucial for pruning hedges ...
IF YOU’RE LOOKING for an incredibly attractive, easy-to-grow shrub that hummingbirds can’t resist, give hardy fuchsias a try. Unlike the tender, shade-loving fuchsias that come in hanging baskets, ...
I used to be one of those gardeners who thought "OK, I have a nice hanging fuchsia in my garden. That's enough." Then I slowly began to discover the astonishing variety of species of fuchsias ...