Key Points Deadhead hydrangeas early; prune timing depends on whether they bloom on new or old wood.Protect plants with mulch ...

Not all Hydrangea shrubs play by the same schedule. These beloved varieties prove that timing does matter when it comes to ...

The first week of October is a great time to replant, reinvent and restyle your porch and patio planters.

New wood blooming hydrangeas can handle shaping now and hard pruning when dormant. Old wood blooming hydrangeas should only be pruned right after blooming. Pruning at the wrong time cuts off future ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the vibrant blooms of summer begin to fade, hydrangea owners may be considering what needs to be done in autumn to protect ...

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 ...

Prune hydrangeas the right way this fall to avoid ruining next spring’s blooms. Learn the exact cut each variety needs to thrive.

In Fielding Questions, Don Kinzler also shares his favorite sweet cherry tomato and what to do about green potatoes from the garden.