What's prettier than a hydrangea in full bloom? Not much — at least in our opinion. Those bright, bushy plants full of flowers and foliage are a welcomed sight after a rough winter, and we're here to ...

Gloved-hands pruning hydrangea inflorescences in the garden - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Pruning hydrangeas isn't just about giving your shrubs a neat shape; it's all about timing. Cut at the ...

Climbing hydrangeas usually stop flowering towards the end of summer, so late summer is the best time to prune them. We’re a ...

For hydrangea types that flower on old growth—such as bigleaf, oakleaf, mountain, and climbing hydrangea—by pruning the hydrangea, you'd basically be cutting away all of next year's blooms with every ...

Autumn is an ideal season for pruning a number of plants. It's the perfect time to tidy up trees, shrubs and fruit bushes to encourage healthy spring growth. However, when it comes to hydrangeas, ...

Last week, I wrote about selective pruning, an important maintenance practice used to remove broken, damaged and diseased branches from trees and shrubs. Selective pruning is used to improve their ...

Homeowners with a particular type of hydrangea are being urged to pick up their secateurs this month to ensure a stunning display next year. Experts say that while most hydrangeas are best left alone ...

If it is a tall, clinging vine (up to 80 feet), it is climbing hydrangea. If it has multilobed leaves, like an oak tree, and cone-shaped flowers, it is an oakleaf hydrangea. If it has leaves that come ...

A common perplexity for home gardeners is when and how to prune hydrangeas. The complications arise because there are many species of hydrangea, requiring different care. A few cautions pertain, ...

Vibrant hydrangeas will add a cheerful element to any garden and are some of the most beautiful flowers of the summer, not to mention having some of the longest-lasting blooms. Typically, they will ...

Q: Four years ago, I planted two climbing hydrangeas that have failed to bloom. What can I do? A: You may have to wait a few more years. Climbing hydrangea, Hydrangea anomala subspecies petiolaris, ...

The sheer variety of hydrangeas available at garden centers speaks to their popularity. Gardeners adore the billowy blooms and elegant foliage they bring to the summer garden. But sometimes hydrangeas ...