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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 ...
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Are your hydrangeas dying from the heat or just done blooming? How to keep shrubs lush all summer

Brown flowers on a hydrangea could be sign that your plant is stressed from summer heat or drought – or they could just be ...

Can You Prune Hydrangeas in Summer Without Losing Future Blooms? Experts Explain

Old-wood hydrangeas, like bigleaf and oakleaf, can be pruned in summer right after flowers fade to protect next year’s buds. New-wood hydrangeas, like panicle and smooth, should not be pruned in ...

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 ...
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When to Deadhead Hydrangeas, and When to Leave the Blooms Alone

Hydrangeas add gorgeous flowers to your garden in clusters that can last for up to two months. Once those flowers fade, is deadheading hydrangeas a good idea? Removing the spent flowers can encourage ...
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Pruning at the wrong time can cost you hydrangea blooms

SHREVEPORT, La. - Hydrangeas are a perennial favorite in Northwest Louisiana, but they are also a source of perennial confusion. Akin's Nursery owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the most common ...