Hydrangeas can flourish if you avoid one common mistake people often make in the autumn. The flowers, which are native to the Americas and Asia, are loved for their vibrant b,right blue hue, normally ...

Even if your shrubs are looking a bit forgotten, fall pruning can damage new growth or remove future flowers. Don't prune these plants in October.

If your hydrangeas are grown in containers, rather than directly in your yard, October is a good time to move them into a sheltered position. This will protect them from strong winds and frost.

Lilacs are beautiful flowers that put on a show in the spring, so it may be tempting to cut them back in the fall. However, October is one of the worst times to prune them.

Deadheading in October isn't advised for many plants, but it's a good way to control self-seeding and maybe even get one last round of blooms for the season.