We had our first listener question at Homegrown NH, from Vera in Concord: My oak leaf hydrangeas have grown large and are overtaking their beds. Do I wait until spring or after they bloom next summer ...
It’s good to get into the habit of pruning every year. You’ll need to schedule pruning hydrangeas at different times, though. There are two main types in the Hydrangea macrophylla family: lacecap ...
You can prune hydrangeas in summer, but it depends on the variety.
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 ...
Now that the cool fall weather has arrived, the beautiful flowerheads on your hydrangeas are probably papery and brown. Should you prune them now? It all depends on your growing zone, the type of ...
Hydrangeas are a fan favorite around here and knowing when, how and whether to prune them will have them looking their best year after year - if you follow a couple of rules to remember. If your ...
Hydrangea macrophylla produces big rounded pink and blue flowers. They bloom best on old wood but can also set a flower late in the season on new wood. K-State Research and Extension When it comes to ...
Pruning hydrangeas starts with knowing what type you have. Danielle from Poland asks, “When should I prune my hydrangeas? I ...
Blooming hydrangeas have always reminded me of cloud gardens. With their lush, airy bouquets in sky-inspired colors—soft pastels, bold blues, and sunset pinks!—these plants can transform any yard into ...
After the article on winter pruning of shrubs, questions concerning pruning hydrangeas have come to the Berks County Master Gardener Hotline. This article will help dispel the mystery. Do you really ...
This week I got an email from one of my readers, and she asked me why her hydrangeas did not bear as many flowers as she hoped over the years. Maybe pruning would be the answer and maybe not, which is ...