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 ...

Before you even approach pruning your hydrangea, ask yourself what type of hydrangea do you have? If you don’t remember maybe give the nursery or greenhouse a call or ask an Extension Agent. Sometimes ...

Prune Hydrangeas Like This or Risk No Flowers Next Year originally appeared on Dengarden. While technically, you don’t have to prune your hydrangeas, the act of cutting away old growth will help them ...

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 ...

Ah, summer! A time for hammocks, sun tea and—what's this?—the it flower of summertime: the hydrangea! This bushy garden favorite doesn't just come in a one-size-fits-all variety. There are actually 5 ...

Question: With the nice late-winter weather, my husband wants to start pruning. I told him that we don't have any plants that need to be pruned because I'm afraid he'll cut off all the flower buds. He ...