Some hydrangeas can also be cut down to the ground to protect them from winter weather, while others need a more gentle approach where pruning is done in a staggered way over years -- both of these, ...

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 ...

Hydrangeas don't need much pruning the first couple of years after planting. Some hydrangeas need very little pruning at all. But there are times you need to thin out a hydrangea bush that has become ...

After the article on winter pruning of shrubs, questions concerning pruning hydrangeas have come to the Berks County Master Gardener Hotline. This article will help dispel the mystery. Do you really ...

Hydrangeas are a fan favorite around here and knowing when, how and whether to prune them will have them looking their best year after year - if you follow a couple of rules to remember. If your ...

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 ...

Spring in Colorado is grand if you’re OK with switching between a heavy jacket and a tank top. We never complain about spring rain or even snow since all moisture is welcome and needed for water use, ...

Hydrangeas, like all trees and shrubs, tolerate winter best when well-hydrated. Water your hydrangeas deeply a few times in ...

When you garden, you must follow nature's clock. While the warmth of summer may inspire the wielding of pruning shears, not all plants will appreciate the act and effort, no matter how delayed their ...

With the night time temperatures still very cool now it’s a good time get organics and preemergent products out in your yard if you have not already. I was talking to one of our commercial customers ...