To prune or not to prune? This may sound like an easy question. But if you're growing hydrangeas (Hydrangea), the answer is a little more complicated than you think. There are many tips and tricks for ...

New wood blooming hydrangeas can handle shaping now and hard pruning when dormant. Old wood blooming hydrangeas should only be pruned right after blooming. Pruning at the wrong time cuts off future ...

Deadhead hydrangeas early; prune timing depends on whether they bloom on new or old wood. Protect plants with mulch, burlap, or cages in cold climates; move potted hydrangeas indoors below 45°F.

Fall is finally on its way. Despite the general push to prepare for cold months ahead, some gardeners are plotting their next moves in the flower bed. Fruits and veggies may be packing it in for the ...

Hydrangeas sport big bursts of flowers and are often found in Southern gardens, but they work well in nearly every landscape. They exhibit an old-fashioned charm and are appealing to many people.

Blooming hydrangeas have always reminded me of cloud gardens. With their lush, airy bouquets in sky-inspired colors—soft pastels, bold blues, and sunset pinks!—these plants can transform any yard into ...

Every June, some gardens are bedecked with the glorious, huge, fluffy pink blooms of big-leaved hydrangea. And some aren’t. “‘Why didn’t my hydrangea bloom?’ is one of the questions we get most often ...