The most common reason for a lack of flowers on hydrangeas is that they were pruned at the wrong time of the year.

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.

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 ...

Not all Hydrangea shrubs play by the same schedule. These beloved varieties prove that timing does matter when it comes to pruning, flowers, and fall care.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Q: Rabbits stripped many branches from my hydrangea, while some branches are 5 feet high. How do I trim this shrub for spring, or do I need to plant a new one to get a decent shape? — Sue U. A: The ...

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 ...

Pruning certain shrubs in the fall encourages new growth that winter temperatures will damage and, for many shrubs, reduces ...