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 ...

Commonly thought of as more of a woodland plant, oakleaf hydrangea is easily identified by it’s oak-like shaped leaves. They do need some sun to bloom of course, and they prefer more moist soil. These ...

Hydrangeas brighten up borders from late summer and are happy in the shade, so it's important to look after them in the right ...

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Summit;' The popular oakleaf hydrangea produces spring flowers from buds formed the previous fall. These grow and flower best without pruning.

If you have these plants in your yard, pruning them in July is a good idea, whether to encourage more blooms, keep them in ...

Hydrangeas are some of the most rewarding garden plants, but when it comes to pruning them, things can get a […] ...

Winter and summer are the worst times to plant hydrangeas. Winter isn't a good choice because it's too cold and the ground is ...

You can prune it back hard in late winter to encourage a fuller shape and bigger blooms. Like oakleaf, smooth hydrangea offers a wild, naturalistic look that works well in woodland borders.

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 ...

Gardening isn't just about beauty. It's about pruning, failure, and cutting losses. Here are gardening lessons that apply to ...

Hydrangeas can become leggy if they don't receive enough sun or are not pruned correctly. Learn how to make leggy hydrangea ...