Vibrant hydrangeas will add a cheerful element to any garden and are some of the most beautiful flowers of the summer, not to mention producing some of the longest-lasting blooms. Typically, they will ...

Pruning prevents new growth from getting leggy, so regular pruning is important for overall plant health. The best time to ...

While technically, you don't have to prune your hydrangeas, the act of cutting away old growth will help them maintain their shape, encourage new growth, and encourage more abundant blooms. The trick ...

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 ...

Unsure about pruning? Learn the best times to trim your hydrangeas, evergreens, and shrubs to keep them healthy.

Key Points Pruning hydrangeas that bloom on old wood in the fall can remove buds and prevent blooms next year.Identifying ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When hydrangeas burst open every year, it's simply magical. Watching barren bushes come to life from late ...

Pruning is a vital gardening job, carried out year-round to keep plants, shrubs and flowers in check. Not only does it boost flowering, but it can also help manage their growth. When it comes to ...

Celeste Scott talks about pruning hydrangeas and Alainia Hagerty discusses summer tomato care. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, UT Extension Horticulture Specialist Celeste ...

Q: I have several hydrangeas and am confused about when to prune them. I have pruned the older varieties after blooming in the spring, but the new Endless Summer variety has me confused as when is ...