The pH levels of your soil can affect bloom colors, so amend your soil according to your desired color. Avoid clay soils, as hydrangeas require moist, well-drained soil. Look for blooms from late ...

Deadheading hydrangeas can be a somewhat tricky business because hydrangea varieties you have in your garden require different approaches to this task. If done improperly in autumn, deadheading some ...

Gardeners have been urged to "know their hydrangea" and care for their shrubs accordingly to ensure they bloom in abundance next spring. Though Winter rarely seems like the right time to get proactive ...

Plant panicle hydrangeas in full sun and prune in early spring to promote more blooms. Smooth hydrangeas thrive in moist, full sun conditions, with pruning recommended in early spring. Bigleaf ...

Hydrangeas may be just about everywhere, but these pretty flowers take a little bit of care to grow into the big blooms you know and love. Whether they're in a vase, blooming in the backyard, or ...

Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

First it sleeps, then it creeps, then it leaps. This old gardener's saying perfectly describes this flowering vine. The ...

Hydrangeas are beautiful flowers which are highly prized amongst gardeners due to how simple they are to look after, but one common gardening mistake in autumn can prevent them from flowering next ...

Think of hydrangea winter care as an investment in your future garden. Although the plants have finished flowering by fall, extra care for your hydrangeas during the coldest months of the year will ...

Smooth and panicle hydrangeas are cold hardy; other varieties, not so much. Care for these plants well in winter and they'll ...