Climbing hydrangeas usually stop flowering towards the end of summer, so late summer is the best time to prune them. We’re a ...
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 ...
Hydrangeas are a fan favorite around here and knowing when, how and whether to prune them will have them looking their best year after year - if you follow a couple of rules to remember. If your ...
To prune a climbing hydrangea, shorten any straggling shoots, cutting back to a lower pair of healthy strong buds. Steer ...
New wood hydrangeas can be cut in late fall to early spring; old wood types should only be cut right after blooming. Trimming old wood hydrangeas too late removes next year’s buds, so timing is key to ...
Recently, I spoke at a garden club meeting, and many of its members aren’t from Georgia. Approaching me after my talk, they expressed their adoration for the colorful hydrangeas we enjoy here in the ...
Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...
“First it sleeps, then it creeps, then it leaps.” This old gardeners saying fits the climbing hydrangea perfectly. And gardeners take heed, because this vine, which can add tremendous beauty and ...