Birds & Blooms on MSN

Perennials and hydrangeas flopping over? Here’s what to do

Are your perennials and hydrangeas flopping over in heavy rain? Find out if pruning or staking will help your plants stand ...
The Spruce on MSN

Should you cut off dead hydrangea blooms? A garden pro explains what to do for healthier flowers

Key PointsIt is not necessary to prune back your hydrangeas once the flowers die, but it also won’t hurt.Blooms may be left ...
AOL

When Is It Too Late to Cut Back Hydrangeas After Flowering?

Figuring out when to cut back hydrangeas can be confusing, especially because if you prune at the wrong time, you could ruin next year's flower display. So when is it too late to cut back hydrangeas ...
AOL

Is It Too Late to Cut Back Hydrangeas? Everything You Need to Know Before Risking Next Year’s Blooms

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 ...

Cut Back These 5 Flowers in July to Keep Gorgeous Blooms Coming Through Summer and Into Fall

A little July trim will ensure your flower garden has bountiful blooms for the rest of the season, plus more nectar for ...
WUSA

Garden Smart: Should you cut back your hydrangeas in the fall?

WASHINGTON — Hydrangeas are a summertime staple across the DMV — but once the weather cools down, many homeowners start wondering whether they should trim them back before winter. The answer depends ...