At the end of school years, students are recognized for their achievements over the past nine months. This is always an exciting time for students, parents and teachers. The winners and leaders are ...

Q: I have a number of Mexican heather plants and I want more without buying them. Any advice? A: You have chosen an easy task. The Mexican heather or false heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia) is easy to ...

Dear Neil: Does Mexican heather come back after the winter, or should I make plans for another flower there next year? A: Mexican heather is a tender, tropical perennial. After several years of mild ...

Versatile pollinator-friendly ornamental Mexican heather, an old-fashioned and reliable pollinator-friendly ornamental plant that adds big color to gardens and landscapes has been named the latest ...

Q. We have Mexican heather in a flower bed that faces west. The plants are well-established, 1-2 feet high and wide, but scraggly, with growth only on the outer reaches. Should they be pruned? A. This ...