Bachman's home and garden expert Larry Pfarr is answering some of your questions. Today's topics:

Jan from St. Paul: Can you tell me how to grow hibiscus that can survive winter in Minnesota?

Kathy from Bloomington: How can I keep the rabbits from eating my hostas?

Jason from Minneapolis: The plants in my clay pots dry out very fast outside. Is there anything I can do so I don't have to water them everyday?

Lorin from Bay City, Wis.: Is the water from the humidifier all right for watering plants? I thought it was a way to help them in our dry weather.

John and Ann from Eagan: Iridescent beetles are eating the blossoms and leaves of our pole bean plants. What can we do?

Bruce from Woodbury: After the heavy rain, the balls of my two Annabelle hydrangea are now laying on the ground. What should I do?

Deanna from St. Peter: We inherited a beautiful perennial garden and weeds that are out of control. What can we do to reclaim our garden?