Q: What's the best advice for pruning hydrangeas, as I have six very large plants. Can I trim them down this fall? - Sharon Dubois. A: The pruning method of hydrangeas depends to which of the two well ...

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The first week of October is a great time to replant, reinvent and restyle your porch and patio planters. Fall color to ...

Pruning blooming shrubs shouldn’t be complicated. Generally speaking, if our shrubs bloom early in the spring before new foliage appears, we should prune them right after they finish blooming, so they ...

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 ...

What's prettier than a hydrangea in full bloom? Not much — at least in our opinion. Those bright, bushy plants full of flowers and foliage are a welcomed sight after a rough winter, and we're here to ...

Key Points Deadhead hydrangeas early; prune timing depends on whether they bloom on new or old wood.Protect plants with mulch ...

A common perplexity for home gardeners is when and how to prune hydrangeas. The complications arise because there are many species of hydrangea, requiring different care. A few cautions pertain, ...

As summer approaches, it’s time to finish pruning trees and shrubs that flowered in spring. “If you wait too long after they bloom, you’ll diminish next year’s flower display,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...