A: I've been an abutilon fan for years. Flowering maple, Abutilon spp., is a member of the mallow family native to the tropics of South and Central America. It was a parlor favorite during the ...

The first week of November shuffles in the rain and storms of autumn, so take this as your cue to stop procrastinating and protect tender plants that you want to survive over the winter.

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. A plant’s common name is often an excellent indicator of its appearance. The flowering maple (Abutilon) is a perfect example. Its ...

Last summer I finally purchased a much desired red flowering maple, Abutilon 'Voodoo'. The plant is named for the maple-like leaves, but is not related to the maple (Acer) tree. Some abutilons are ...

Hibiscus may be the hotties of the summer garden. But flowering maple, another member of the mallow family, deserves to share the spotlight. Native to the tropics of South and Central America, ...

As promised, here's an oversimplified, unscientific "Classic Comics" version of how Northwest gardening, or at least plant selection, has changed during the past three decades. It started with the ...

Brighten your indoor décor with plants that bloom. Whether growing traditional favorites, flowering tropical plants or annuals moved inside for winter, their colorful flowers are sure to elicit smiles ...