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 ...

Some types of hydrangea will produce flowers on old wood, while other types need new stems to grow new flowers. Getting this one wrong is a big reason why gardeners lose multiple flowering seasons ...

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 fantastic shrub for any garden, but they need to be planted in the right place to produce their beautiful blooms year-after-year. They are not highly drought-tolerant plants as their ...

Plant panicle hydrangeas in full sun and prune in early spring to promote more blooms. Smooth hydrangeas thrive in moist, ...

Hydrangeas have become very popular plants for the home landscape in recent years, primarily due to the release of new varieties with flowers of different sizes and shapes featuring more vivid shades ...

Hydrangeas are brimming with nostalgia, stirring memories of endless Southern summers. When winter arrives, these charming plants need a little TLC to ensure summer blooms return the following season.

Hydrangeas are among the most popular perennial plants out there. Numerous different types of hydrangeas can survive in several different climates, all the way up to USDA Zone 11, which will be a joy ...

As autumn rolls in and winter looms, many gardeners will be spending time tending to their gardens, safeguarding their plants and flowers for the impending winter. Many green thumbs may be pondering ...

In this week's Ask the Gardener, we also tackle the thorny question of pruning hydrangeas. And if you've got a 'Live Forever' plant, we've got some tips to help that live up to its name. The ...