Pruning is a big part of raising healthy plants that will continue to flourish year after year. Some plants shouldn't be pruned at all, while others should be cut way down — sometimes to the ground.

Hydrangeas are known for thriving in partially shaded conditions and being vulnerable to leaf scorch, but you can grow these varieties in full-sun exposure.

There are several types of hydrangeas, and each type needs to be treated differently. For example, some will only flower if you prune them in the right season.

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 ...

Based on guidance published via Gardeners' World, Monty Don suggests cutting the spent flower head directly above the uppermost pair of vigorous buds below the bloom. This elimina ...

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, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- One of the most common flowering shrubs in Northeast Ohio gardens may be the hydrangea. With large, showy yet elegant flower clusters that have long-lasting blooms and the ability ...

The popularity of hydrangeas continues to skyrocket as hardier, showier varieties are developed every year. Their versatility in sun to shade and bold blooms make them must-have shrubs for every ...

Hydrangeas are a gorgeous addition to any yard. If you want yours to concentrate its energy on growing bigger blooms, here's ...

Most hydrangeas should be fertilized in early spring to provide nutrients to produce summer blooms. Learn how and when to fertilize hydrangeas correctly.

When Patti Page sang about the many splendors of Massachusetts' Cape Cod – its sand dunes, salty air and moonlight – she neglected to mention its most colorful: those big, bountiful blooms known as ...

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular shrubs that can be grown in the ground or in pots. If growing in a container, it is ...