These native shrubs don’t need heavy shaping.

While technically, you don't have to prune your hydrangeas, the act of cutting away old growth will help them maintain their shape, encourage new growth, and encourage more abundant blooms. The trick ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New wood bloomers produce flowers on this year's growth, making them relatively easy to prune. The best time to tackle these is ...

While there are many types of hydrangeas that will look beautiful in your garden, the oakleaf variety provides added interest thanks to its large, lobed foliage that resembles an oak tree's leaves.

If you’ve been underwhelmed by a lack of blooms on your favorite shrub this season, these September fixes will reset your ...

Hydrangeas not blooming may be due to improper pruning time, winter damage, or too much shade. Bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so pruning them in winter removes flower buds. Smooth ...

Pruning hydrangeas starts with knowing what type you have. Danielle from Poland asks, "When should I prune my hydrangeas? I have two or three varieties and don't know when they should be pruned." ...

If you haven’t pruned your old-wood hydrangeas yet, it may be best to put down the shears.

Many gardeners assume all hydrangeas require the same annual trim, yet the timing and technique vary sharply by type. This ...

Oakleaf hydrangea is a midsized to large deciduous shrub that's native to the woodlands of the American Southeast and is hardy throughout most of the country. Its large, cone-shaped flower heads start ...

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 ...