As autumn approaches many gardeners will be getting their shears out, but it is a major mistake to prune hydrangea flowers at this time of year ...

Key Points Deadhead hydrangeas early; prune timing depends on whether they bloom on new or old wood.Protect plants with mulch ...

Not all Hydrangea shrubs play by the same schedule. These beloved varieties prove that timing does matter when it comes to ...

Pruning hydrangeas late in the season leaves plants more vulnerable to cold damage, but it can also remove flower buds and make plants flower less the following year. To avoid these issues, never ...

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New wood hydrangeas can be cut in late fall to early spring; old wood types should only be cut right after blooming. Trimming old wood hydrangeas too late removes next year’s buds, so timing is key to ...

Pruning hydrangeas can help your plant grow beautifully every year. But according to a gardening expert, there's a common ...

Q: I was too slow in cutting back my Annabelle hydrangeas this year, and now I have new growth coming out of the old stems. Is it too late to trim them this year? What should I do? — David B. A: ...

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 ...

This may feel brutal, but it will make sure that your hydrangea will bloom bigger in the spring. Remove around a third of the total mass of the plant to encourage new wood to grow. However, if you go ...

Prune hydrangeas the right way this fall to avoid ruining next spring’s blooms. Learn the exact cut each variety needs to thrive.

The best time to prune most shrubs is in the winter when the plants are dormant, so you can better see their shape. Which means there are many that you should avoid pruning in the spring—with a few ...