Some hydrangeas can also be cut down to the ground to protect them from winter weather, while others need a more gentle approach where pruning is done in a staggered way over years -- both of these, ...

Often folks will question why hydrangeas did not bear as many flowers as hoped over the years. Pruning might be one avenue to investigate. I have seen all kinds of hydrangeas over the years, and ...

Hydrangeas are backyard staple. They are versatile flowering shrubs, which have become a mainstay in many types of garden design. Hydrangeas are fairly low maintenance, however it is important to ...

Now that the cool fall weather has arrived, the beautiful flowerheads on your hydrangeas are probably papery and brown. Should you prune them now? It all depends on your growing zone, the type of ...

Limelight hydrangeas, H. paniculata 'Limelight', are deciduous shrubs that grow rapidly up to 10 feet tall. Annual pruning maintains pleasing size and shape and encourages flowering. Follow this guide ...

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 ...

Here’s what you need to do in May to set up hydrangeas for a summer full of stunning blooms and strong, healthy growth.

Q: I have two hydrangeas one is an oakleaf hydrangea and the other is a hydrangea tree. I hate to prune the oakleaf hydrangea before the leaves fall off in the fall because of the beautiful fall ...

A frequently asked gardening questions is, "Why didn't my hydrangea bloom this year?" The most likely answer is improperly timed pruning. So when is the proper time to prune your hydrangea? It ...

Hydrangeas, with their big fluffy summer blooms, are among the most popular and loved shrubs in Chicago-area gardens. But gardeners often are flummoxed about when to prune them — especially in winter, ...