The photo Sally sent shows pink flower clusters with only some of the flowers fully blooming. Since Sally says that the plant blooms like this every year, the first guess is that the hydrangea is a ...

Some hydrangeas can also be cut down to the ground to protect them from winter weather, while others need a more gentle approach where pruning is done in a staggered way over years -- both of these, ...

Q: My Nikko Blue hydrangeas have blooms that are partially to fully brown from some sort of disease. The leaves are fine; only the blooms are affected, and soil pH is perfect. I have reached out to ...

The steps you take in winter can give your hydrangeas the best start for spring. From shielding them from the frost to proper ...

Q: My hydrangea didn't bloom this past spring, even though I water and fertilize them regularly. What might the problem be? Will pruning help? Jean, Tulsa A: The cause for hydrangeas not blooming is ...

Leggy hydrangeas are often caused by poor pruning, low light, or overcrowding. Identify if yours blooms on old or new wood to prune at the right time. Prune gently—removing weak stems and no more than ...

I know this is not the typical time to prune hydrangeas, but because the entire plant looks dead, can I prune it some? Also, do you have any ideas for a very large oak tree that has a lot of mistletoe ...

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 ...

This is the time of year we can enjoy our gorgeous hydrangeas. The University of Illinois Plant Clinic has noted some recent hydrangea problems, and I thought I would share those with you. The first ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What's prettier than a hydrangea in full bloom? Not much — at least ...