When it’s too late to cut back hydrangeas depends on the type you have. Here’s how to prune at the best time.

These native shrubs don’t need heavy shaping. Once hydrangea flowers fade, hold off on pruning until you’re certain what type of hydrangea you’re dealing with. When and how you prune a hydrangea ...

While technically, you don't have to prune your hydrangeas, the act of cutting away old growth will help them maintain their shape, encourage new growth, and encourage more abundant blooms. The trick ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Oakleaf hydrangea is a midsized to large deciduous shrub that's native to the woodlands of the American Southeast and is hardy throughout most of the country. Its large, cone-shaped flower heads start ...

Although hydrangea flowerheads can look pretty framed against a winter landscape, it’s important not to leave them to their ...

After the article on winter pruning of shrubs, questions concerning pruning hydrangeas have come to the Berks County Master Gardener Hotline. This article will help dispel the mystery. Do you really ...

Hydrangeas are a fan favorite around here and knowing when, how and whether to prune them will have them looking their best year after year - if you follow a couple of rules to remember. If your ...

Recently, I spoke at a garden club meeting, and many of its members aren’t from Georgia. Approaching me after my talk, they expressed their adoration for the colorful hydrangeas we enjoy here in the ...

Oakleaf hydrangeas grow wild in woodland areas of the Southeast, thriving in the moist, well-draining soil and dappled shade found under tree canopies. They’re a popular choice for gardeners because ...