Pruning is a big part of raising healthy plants that will continue to flourish year after year. Some plants shouldn't be pruned at all, while others should be cut way down — sometimes to the ground.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gloved-hands pruning hydrangea inflorescences in the garden - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Pruning hydrangeas isn't just about ...

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 ...

Hydrangeas are prized for their beautiful flowers. To make sure you get those blooms, it's critical that you know when to prune them; it all depends on the type of hydrangea. Hydrangea paniculata ...

Some of my favorite cultivars of Hydrangea paniculata that are pertinent to this video include Limelight Hydrangea, Pinky Winky, Berry White, and Little Quick Fire. Before pruning your Hydrangea, ...

Hydrangea macrophylla produces big rounded pink and blue flowers. They bloom best on old wood but can also set a flower late in the season on new wood. K-State Research and Extension When it comes to ...

A common perplexity for home gardeners is when and how to prune hydrangeas. The complications arise because there are many species of hydrangea, requiring different care. A few cautions pertain, ...

The end of August is the time to pick up fallen fruit, harvest ripe vegetables, dead head flowers and keep your eyes open for any weeds that have evaded your summer weeding sessions and are now going ...

Hydrangeas, with their big fluffy summer blooms, are among the most popular and loved shrubs in Chicago-area gardens. But gardeners often are flummoxed about when to prune them — especially in winter, ...

The third week of July is the beginning of hydrangea season. I love hydrangeas so much that I have an entire outdoor garden room devoted to shade-loving hydrangeas. (You can see the blue and white ...