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 ...

Hydrangea paniculata, also known as "peegee hydrangeas," have pinkish-white flowers and toothed leaves that grow in triads or pairs. There are also a few less-common varieties that you might come ...

It's the perfect time in Western Washington to prune some hydrangeas, roses, ornamental grasses and some perennials such as lavender.

Autumn is an ideal season for pruning a number of plants. It's the perfect time to tidy up trees, shrubs and fruit bushes to encourage healthy spring growth. However, when it comes to hydrangeas, ...

Hydrangea macrophylla produces big rounded pink and blue flowers. They bloom best on old wood but can also set a flower late in the season on new wood. K-State Research and Extension When it comes to ...

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 ...

Prune hydrangea paniculata (shown) early in the spring. More pruning leads to bigger flower heads. File photo by Shane Keyser skeyser@kcstar.com Hydrangeas have long been popular in the landscape.

Hydrangea paniculata or panicled hydrangeas are some of the last hydrangeas to bloom in my garden. They are at their best from mid to late summer and into the fall, providing beautiful blooms when ...

Pruning is a vital part of maintaining a healthy garden, especially when it comes to shrubs. However, many gardeners, from ...

Keeping your garden healthy means knowing when to prune what. These spring-blooming trees and shrubs should always be pruned at the end of the winter season.