Pruning a hydrangea too much can stop it from growing and producing more blooms. That's why it's important to understand the different types of pruning cuts, and when to use them, so that your ...
Hydrangeas are a staple perennial in many gardens, with their beautiful blooms exuding timeless charm. If you have a hydrangea in your yard, you probably want to ensure that it looks its best and is ...
Now that the cool fall weather has arrived, the beautiful flowerheads on your hydrangeas are probably papery and brown. Should you prune them now? It all depends on your growing zone, the type of ...
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 ...
Dried smooth hydrangea flowers covered in frost. - Olga Seifutdinova/Getty Images Hydrangeas are fantastic, versatile flowers that come in many different shapes and sizes. Knowing how to grow ...
A hydrangea not blooming can be a frustrating issue for gardeners who adore its beautiful flowers. Here's how to solve the ...
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 ...
A reader asked me why her hydrangea tree was not doing so well. I wrote a column about this in August, but this is the fourth question about hydrangeas I have had in the last two weeks. Her hydrangea ...
This week's gardening tips: We have gotten plenty of rainfall so far this summer, but the weather often turns drier at this time of year. You may need to water more often. Pay attention and irrigate ...
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 ...
Hydrangeas are shrubs that provide large, showy, magnificent blooms when optimal growing conditions are provided. As a gardener, I struggled for many years attempting to provide the exact growing ...
The proper timing of gardening work has a real impact on getting the desired results. One of the challenges of gardening in southeast Louisiana (or anywhere) is learning when activities like planting, ...