Proper timing is essential to avoid sacrificing next year's blooms.

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, ...

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 ...

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Damaged hydrangea shrubs in a garden after a frost. - Natalia Natalia/Getty Images With their dark green leaves and colorful blooms, hydrangeas are ornamental shrubs that make a gorgeous addition to ...

I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...

Dried smooth hydrangea flowers covered in frost. - Olga Seifutdinova/Getty Images Hydrangeas are fantastic, versatile flowers that come in many different shapes and sizes. Knowing how to grow ...

Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

We had our first listener question at Homegrown NH, from Vera in Concord: My oak leaf hydrangeas have grown large and are overtaking their beds. Do I wait until spring or after they bloom next summer ...

Pruning hydrangeas starts with knowing what type you have. Danielle from Poland asks, “When should I prune my hydrangeas? I ...

Do you know how and when to deadhead hydrangeas? This guide includes expert tips on techniques and timing to ensure your ...

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 ...