Recently, I spoke at a garden club meeting, and many of its members aren’t from Georgia. Approaching me after my talk, they expressed their adoration for the colorful hydrangeas we enjoy here in the ...

Knowing which kind of hydrangea you have and how to treat it — as far as pruning, when it is expected to bloom, what to feed it and where to plant it — can sometimes be mind-boggling. Hydrangeas, one ...

What's prettier than a hydrangea in full bloom? Not much — at least in our opinion. Those bright, bushy plants full of flowers and foliage are a welcomed sight after a rough winter, and we're here to ...

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 ...

Are you preparing your mature hydrangeas for winter? Continue watering, but water less than you did in spring and summer. Water enough to keep the shrub alive, but do not fertilize. Fall preparation ...

There is something about the cool, fall weather that can make you eager to get out into your garden to tidy it up and prepare it for winter. From overseeding the lawn to dividing perennials, your fall ...

Deadhead hydrangeas early; prune timing depends on whether they bloom on new or old wood. Protect plants with mulch, burlap, or cages in cold climates; move potted hydrangeas indoors below 45°F.

When I moved to Connecticut in July of 2021, I remember driving through neighborhoods looking for somewhere I might eventually want to live and being struck by the beautifully-landscaped yards that ...

Hydrangeas are blooming magnificently nationwide, displaying stunning hues of blue, pink and white that gardeners adore. As we transition into autumn, it's crucial to provide them with proper care to ...

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Q: I know mophead hydrangeas are not pruned in the fall, but how do I know what I have? — Donna Woolf, email A: There are several species of hydrangea and each has its own pruning schedule. In general ...