After three years of waiting for my perennials to fill out, some of my gardens are finally worthy of recording! This is the ...

Hydrangeas remain a favourite choice for gardens of every type, surviving even through winter's harsh conditions, but homeowners should be aware of one straightforward technique to guarantee stunning ...

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 ...

Sophie explains how different types of hydrangeas contribute to the garden ecosystem. Hydrangeas are the perfect plant for adding colour to a moist, shady spot. But when you go to choose one, why not ...

Last week, we explored the category of bigleaf hydrangeas, with a focus on the many compact varieties suitable for small yards. Panicle hydrangeas, sometimes called PeeGee hydrangeas, are more ...

Deadheading hydrangeas in summer isn’t required, but it helps keep shrubs looking neat. For new wood varieties, deadhead before mid-August so they can settle before dormancy. Old wood varieties should ...

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 ...

When I moved to Connecticut in July of 2021, I remember driving through neighborhoods looking for somewhere I might eventually want to live and being struck by the beautifully-landscaped yards that ...

Hydrangeas, though typically low-maintenance, can become very demanding in June as they expend all their energy on flowering. They require an increased amount of potassium, a nutrient key to the ...

12:46, Mon, Jun 16, 2025 Updated: 12:46, Mon, Jun 16, 2025 Hydrangeas are known for being quite a low-maintenance plant, but in June, they become incredibly hungry as they are using up all their ...

Hydrangeas not blooming may be due to improper pruning time, winter damage, or too much shade. Bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so pruning them in winter removes flower buds. Smooth ...