Hydrangeas that bloom on old wood can finish flowering so late in the season that pruning them after they bloom may not leave enough time for them to form flower buds for next year. It’s often best to ...
Smooth: Smooth hydrangeas can also be cut back in fall or winter, and doing so can even help you get ahead before the weather starts to warm again. "Traditional smooth hydrangeas like Annabelle tend ...
The most common reason for a lack of flowers on hydrangeas is that they were pruned at the wrong time of the year.
As the vibrant blooms of summer begin to fade, hydrangea owners may be considering what needs to be done in autumn to protect ...
Commonly called Chinese fringe flower, this popular shrub is another old wood bloomer. Pruning in the fall will remove the buds that have set for next spring's show of pink, fuchsia, or white flowers.
To prune or not to prune? This may sound like an easy question. But if you're growing hydrangeas (Hydrangea), the answer is a little more complicated than you think. There are many tips and tricks for ...
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 ...
Gloved-hands pruning hydrangea inflorescences in the garden - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Pruning hydrangeas isn't just about giving your shrubs a neat shape; it's all about timing. Cut at the ...
Pruning hydrangeas isn't just about giving your shrubs a neat shape; it's all about timing. Cut at the wrong moment, and you could be removing next season's flowers before they even get a chance to ...
If you’re starting any new medication, doctors typically recommend taking it at the same time every day. Why? Simply because inserting it into an existing routine makes it less likely you’ll forget to ...