Gardening columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about treating a maple tree that's shedding leaves, pruning a hibiscus before bringing it indoors, and how to get an African violet to bloom again. A ...

Repotting African violets can help them grow and bloom better.

Proper fertilization is key to keeping African violets healthy and blooming. Use a balanced fertilizer formulated for African violets every four to six weeks during the growing season. This will ...