Not to play favorites, but hydrangeas are a notch above the rest in my book. With their abundant flowers and varied vivid hues, they can often be noted as the star of any garden. From how to deadhead ...
Hydrangeas aren't picky, but their pruning window is. Here's when to set down your pruning shears based on what variety is ...
When the colorful pink, purple, and blue blooms of hydrangeas begin to fade into their autumnal brown, it's tempting to leave the flowers exactly where they are. These colorful summer flowers evolve ...
Hydrangeas not blooming may be due to improper pruning time, winter damage, or too much shade. Bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so pruning them in winter removes flower buds. Smooth ...
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 ...
Prune Hydrangeas Like This or Risk No Flowers Next Year originally appeared on Dengarden. While technically, you don’t have to prune your hydrangeas, the act of cutting away old growth will help them ...
When should I prune my hydrangea? I've gotten conflicting answers, so am a bit confused on what to do. This can be confusing, because there are many different types of hydrangeas! The answer depends ...
Hydrangeas are a garden favorite thanks to their cloud-like blooms and classic charm. Best of all, you don’t need a vast estate to enjoy them. Planting in containers is a wonderful, rewarding way to ...
We had our first listener question at Homegrown NH, from Vera in Concord: My oak leaf hydrangeas have grown large and are overtaking their beds. Do I wait until spring or after they bloom next summer ...
I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...
Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...