If there is one thing about hydrangeas that scares people, it's when and how to prune them. They fear that a wrong move can ruin these classic cottage-garden shrubs forever (don't worry, that's not ...

It pays to keep your eyes open when you’re out in the garden. In 1983, Vern Black of Minnesota’s Bailey Nurseries noticed a Hydrangea macrophylla in a neighbor’s yard that bloomed its head off every ...

Trimming hydrangeas at the wrong time can mean ruining next year's blooms. Hydrangeas are popular for their lush blooms, gorgeous colors, hardy leaves, and low-maintenance personalities. These ...

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 ...

The first week of February is all about forsythia and pruning. Forsythia is the bright yellow shrub ready to burst into blooms and you can prune it now to force the flowers into an early show indoors.

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, ...

Photo caption: Panicle Hydrangea at peak bloom around August. Myriad Hydrangea varieties make it easy to choose those that stay dwarf without trimming. Q: I have a hydrangea shrub that may need ...

Q • My hydrangeas got so big they’re blocking my windows and front walkway. Is it OK to prune them now? A • The best time to prune hydrangeas depends on what species of hydrangea you have. There are ...