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 ...

Here's when to put the pruners away.

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 ...

Hydrangeas have become very popular plants for the home landscape in recent years, primarily due to the release of new varieties with flowers of different sizes and shapes featuring more vivid shades ...

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

I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...

Nobody's perfect, true, but your hydrangea will thank you for avoiding these common pruning ...

Hydrangeas have a long tradition of use in shady Southern gardens. From late April through July, huge flower heads of light pink, pink, rosy-red, lavender, light blue, dark blue, bluish purple and ...