Hydrangeas are a fantastic choice to fill out any garden with pops of color all summer long. But figuring out the right time ...
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 ...
When should I prune my hydrangea? I've gotten conflicting answers, so am a bit confused on what to do. This can be confusing, because there are many different types of hydrangeas! The answer depends ...
Q: I have a big leaf hydrangea that blooms blue. It’s old and fairly large. This year it did not bloom at all, so should I still wait until spring to prune? Ironically, I have a white hydrangea that ...
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 ...
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 ...
If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February.
Get your garden ready for spring with this essential pruning checklist ...
As you’re preparing your garden for winter, it's tempting to get out the pruners and remove any wayward branches from your trees or shrubs. Without the leaves, it's easier to see the shape of the ...
Pruning plants is one task you can take care of now before spring gardening gets busy. Learn which plants benefit, along with ...
Q: It seems like everything I do to eliminate dollarweed from my lawn only encourages it to send up more sprouts. What can I do to get rid of it once and for all? A: Dollarweed is tenacious to be sure ...