Why don't my hydrangea plants have flowers? I have had two plants for three years, and each year they come in nice and green but no flowers. I prune them in the fall. -- Carolyn Grunner, Melville I ...

Gardening enthusiasts eager for bountiful hydrangea blooms this summer should note that pruning is key, with a vital distinction between old and new growth. The primary challenge lies in recognizing ...

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 ...

Brown spots on hydrangea leaves and flowers are rarely fatal to hydrangea plants. However, these unsightly blemishes can impact the look of your hydrangeas and they may signal that your plants are ...

Key Points Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type.Cut back new wood ...

New wood blooming hydrangeas can handle shaping now and hard pruning when dormant. Old wood blooming hydrangeas should only be pruned right after blooming. Pruning at the wrong time cuts off future ...

If you're dreaming of lush, vibrant hydrangeas come springtime, it's crucial to give them the right care. Known as "heavy feeders" hydrangeas thrive in nutrient-rich loamy soil and benefit from a ...

Q: Last August, while I was away, a landscaper pruned my beautiful oakleaf hydrangea. Of course, we have had no flowers at all this year. It has gotten very big though. I would like to prune it back ...

Don't let the cold weather damage your most prized perennials. These are the top plants you should prune before winter begins ...

Finally... a decent hydrangea bloom year again! After three years in which uncooperative winter and early-spring weather damaged a lot of hydrangea buds that would've ...

They’re fragrant, colorful, and boy can they put on a show. Hydrangeas are popular shrubs featuring orb-shaped clusters of flowers that usually bloom in shades of blue, purple and pink during summer ...