The most common reason for a lack of flowers on hydrangeas is that they were pruned at the wrong time of the year.

Find out which kind of hydrangea you're growing before you attempt to prune the plant in the fall. If you have these types, it's safe to do so.

Last week, I wrote about selective pruning, an important maintenance practice used to remove broken, damaged and diseased branches from trees and shrubs. Selective pruning is used to improve their ...

A gardening expert has revealed the one pruning mistake that could ruin your hydrangeas — and how to avoid it this autumn.

Towards the end of March, sap begins to rise, causing dormant buds to burst into leaf in many garden shrubs. This time of year is perfect for pruning hydrangeas, as we can easily see the parts of the ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s good to get into the habit of pruning every year. You’ll need to schedule pruning hydrangeas at different times, though. There are two main types in the Hydrangea macrophylla family: lacecap ...

Vibrant hydrangeas will add a cheerful element to any garden and are some of the most beautiful flowers of the summer, not to mention having some of the longest-lasting blooms. Typically, they will ...

Gardening season is wrapping up but you may still have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...

Recently, I wrote about selective pruning, an important maintenance practice used to remove broken, damaged and diseased branches from trees and shrubs. Selective pruning is used to improve their ...