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 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 ...

Hydrangeas are a popular garden plant, loved for their large, showy blooms but if you want to enjoy a beautiful display of ...

Lilacs are beautiful flowers that put on a show in the spring, so it may be tempting to cut them back in the fall. However, ...

Pruning hydrangeas can help your plant grow beautifully every year. But according to a gardening expert, there's a common ...

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

Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...

Hydrangeas sport big bursts of flowers and are often found in Southern gardens, but they work well in nearly every landscape. They exhibit an old-fashioned charm and are appealing to many people.

A few years back, without doing much research, my husband pruned the hydrangea bushes — which were already existing and ...

Commonly called Chinese fringe flower, this popular shrub is another old wood bloomer. Pruning in the fall will remove the ...