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 ...

Make your cuts at the right time to enjoy the most flowers from these hard-working shrubs. Reviewed by David McKinney If you ...

If you’re wondering how to prune hydrangeas, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all rule – at least, your hydrangea falls into one of two categories. Some hydrangeas flower on old wood, while others flower ...

Hydrangeas have become very popular plants for the home landscape in recent years, primarily due to the release of new varieties with flowers of different sizes and shapes featuring more vivid shades ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hydrangeas are beautiful shrubs with a stunning display of large, showy flowers that begins in early- to ...

Hydrangeas have become very popular plants for the home landscape in recent years, primarily due to the release of new varieties with flowers of different sizes and shapes featuring more vivid shades ...

The abundant, round blooms of hydrangeas are a classic sight of summer. Their blue, pink, and purple flowers are a cheerful and reliable perennial that seems to quickly sprout out of nothing but bare ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...

A gardener's hydrangeas have produced healthy green leaves but no flowers for two years. Here's the key mistake they made and ...

Q: It seems like everything I do to eliminate dollarweed from my lawn only encourages it to send up more sprouts. What can I do to get rid of it once and for all? A: Dollarweed is tenacious to be sure ...

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...