We all know about the morning sun and afternoon shade preferred by many hydrangea varieties, but there are some hydrangeas that can stand even more respite from those rays, particularly in warmer ...
Hydrangeas have been popular with gardeners for generations. Their spherical heads — often painted in earthy azures, unsullied creams, or pink blushes — dancing atop their green foliage are truly a ...
Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful flowers to add to your garden, and one way to ensure they thrive is by planting them next to a few of their favorite companions. Companion planting is growing ...
The third week of July is the beginning of hydrangea season. I love hydrangeas so much that I have an entire outdoor garden room devoted to shade-loving hydrangeas. (You can see the blue and white ...
Q: I’d like to plant a hydrangea, but I don’t have many areas in the shade. Are there some types that will do well in sun? – Wanda N. A: You’re in luck. Although the Annabelle types, with the large ...
A cold-hardy banana tree with maroon striped leaves, a snowbell tree that reblooms, and several more ever-higher-performing hydrangeas are among the most interesting new trees and shrubs hitting the ...
When I was a boy, I always took note of cemeteries as we drove by them. I’d lost a beloved grandfather — the original Henry Homeyer — and my mother’s mom. I was taken with a shrub or small tree in ...
Plant panicle hydrangeas in full sun and prune in early spring to promote more blooms. Smooth hydrangeas thrive in moist, ...
Hydrangeas thrive in spots with morning sun and afternoon shade, so avoid planting them in all-day sun or deep shade. Avoid overhead watering and soggy conditions—wet leaves from irrigation sprayers ...