Key Points Deadhead hydrangeas early; prune timing depends on whether they bloom on new or old wood.Protect plants with mulch, burlap, or cages in cold climates; move potted hydrangeas indoors below ...

Hydrangea bushes flowering in a garden on a sunny day - Svechkova Olena/Shutterstock With so many beautiful varieties and colors, hydrangeas are a staple plant in many gardens. However, to ensure ...

Hydrangeas are such a joy to grow. They require minimal care as long as you’ve planted them in the right spot for the type of hydrangea that you’ve selected. The reward is an impressive summer-long ...

Few summer-blooming shrubs are as iconic as hydrangeas, which boast gorgeous, bouncy blooms that add texture and color to any garden. While these shrubs are low-maintenance, incorporating fertilizer ...

This is a good time to prune most of the hydrangeas grown in the Chicago region while the plants are dormant. Since your plants are newly planted, there is very little if any pruning for you to do ...

The Endless Summer hydrangea is a newer variety that flowers on both old and new wood, so it will bloom “endlessly” all summer even if it is pruned in the spring. Courtesy photo The beginning of April ...

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

Late March is an exciting time in the garden. While our plants are slow to wake up, the anticipation of what's to come is enough to get me excited about early spring. Our chilly spring weather is the ...

Q : I suspect I have kudzu climbing on my backyard fence (see reader's photo). There is a weed that has already choked out one climbing rose bush and is heading to another. Could you help me identify ...

Deadhead hydrangeas early; prune timing depends on whether they bloom on new or old wood. Protect plants with mulch, burlap, or cages in cold climates; move potted hydrangeas indoors below 45°F.

Ensure prolific blooms this summer by fertilizing your hydrangeas the right way. Few summer-blooming shrubs are as iconic as hydrangeas, which boast gorgeous, bouncy blooms that add texture and color ...