Find out what makes these most popular flowering shrubs thrive.

Big, bold flowers and foliage give hydrangeas an irresistible appeal that seems to be growing every year. Traditionally ...

Like roses, hydrangeas are classics that gardeners love to plant in their shaded areas for a dash of bold color and beauty. Unfortunately, not all varieties thrive in cold areas, or when they do, they ...

The hydrangea family of flowering shrubs is one that has been expanding at an incredible pace over the last 20 years. At our store, we have as many as 30 different types of hydrangeas for sale. We are ...

Key Takeaways Leggy hydrangeas are often caused by poor pruning, low light, or overcrowding.Identify if yours blooms on old or new wood to prune at the right time.Prune gently—removing weak stems and ...

If there were ever a flower synonymous with long summer days, it would be the hydrangea. These billowing bushes are perfect for lining the front of seaside Cape Cod houses, they make ideal garden ...

Hydrangeas have become very popular plants for the home landscape in recent years, primarily due to the release of new varieties with flowers of different sizes and shapes featuring more vivid shades ...

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 ...

Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea): This variety is most commonly affected by soil pH. It includes both Mophead and Lacecap types. The color change is most dramatic in these hydrangeas.

Most hydrangeas are pruned in spring, between March and April. Leaving their flower heads on over winter helps protect this ...

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 ...