Question: My hollyhocks are not blooming. They were planted from seed, and instead of forming a tall flower stalk, they send out many small bushy stems. What went wrong? Answer: Hollyhocks are a ...

Question. I am having a losing battle with giant yellow grasshoppers. They eat the blooms and leaves of my hibiscus overnight plus my giant lilies. Any ideas on how to control? Answer. Join the crowd ...

Question. We were successful growing hollyhocks this year. How do we save the seeds, and when do we replant? Answer. Dry spring weather is an excellent time to remove seed pods from hollyhock plants.

Dear Carol: I have a few questions about hollyhocks. A couple of years ago, I planted my first plants, from transplants bought at a nursery. They were a wonderful rose red. I let them set seed. This ...