Should You Cut Back Hydrangeas Before Winter? When It's a Good Idea—and When It's Not

Pruning hydrangeas at the wrong time can harm next year’s blooms, so it’s best to know your plant type first. Bigleaf and ...

This Is Why Your Hydrangea Leaves Have Brown Spots (and What to Do About It)

In late summer or fall, Cercospora fungus causes brown spots on hydrangea leaves. The plant looks unsightly but usually ...
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The Only Types Of Hydrangeas You Should Prune In The Fall

Find out which kind of hydrangea you're growing before you attempt to prune the plant in the fall. If you have these types, ...
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When to prune climbing hydrangeas – because striking at the wrong time can spoil next year’s blooms!

Climbing hydrangeas usually stop flowering towards the end of summer, so late summer is the best time to prune them. We’re a ...
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How To Prune Orchids To Encourage New Blooms

Orchids grow differently from other houseplants. Knowing how and when to prune them will give you healthier, happier plants with beautiful blooms.
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Ask a Master Gardener: Should I cut back my hydrangeas?

Question: As I look around my yard and try to get it prepared for winter, I see all my hydrangeas with fading blooms. I’m ...
Winston-Salem Journal

Dixon: For novice gardeners, this (hydrangea) bud's for you

H aving worked in horticulture for so long, I sometimes forget how fun and exciting it can be to discover the versatility of old plants. While on the job, I’m constantly kept on my toes learning about ...