The most common reason for a lack of flowers on hydrangeas is that they were pruned at the wrong time of the year.
New wood hydrangeas can be cut in late fall to early spring; old wood types should only be cut right after blooming. Trimming old wood hydrangeas too late removes next year’s buds, so timing is key to ...
Blooming hydrangeas have always reminded me of cloud gardens. With their lush, airy bouquets in sky-inspired colors—soft pastels, bold blues, and sunset pinks!—these plants can transform any yard into ...
To ensure your hydrangeas put on a show next summer, they need some attention in the fall. Learn what to do and not to do with your hydrangeas before the first frost.
A few of my hydrangeas were damaged during freezing weather earlier this spring. Many ask when is the best time to cut them back. Hydrangeas don’t really need heavy pruning to produce ample flowers.
Hydrangeas that bloom on old wood can finish flowering so late in the season that pruning them after they bloom may not leave enough time for them to form flower buds for next year. It’s often best to ...
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 ...
Pruning hydrangeas at the wrong time can harm next year’s blooms, so it’s best to know your plant type first. Bigleaf and ...
I know this is not the typical time to prune hydrangeas, but because the entire plant looks dead, can I prune it some? Also, do you have any ideas for a very large oak tree that has a lot of mistletoe ...
Not to play favorites, but hydrangeas are a notch above the rest in my book. With their abundant flowers and varied vivid hues, they can often be noted as the star of any garden. From how to deadhead ...
As autumn settles in and hydrangeas turn from vibrant summer hues to soft blush and parchment tones, experts reveal the key ...