Is the size of your snowball bush snowballing out of control? We can give you tips on how to cut it back without eliminating its blooms.

Pruning your climbing hydrangeas at the right time and in the right way is crucial. By sticking to the right timeline, you ...

A listener asks when to prune overgrown oakleaf hydrangeas, a native shrub prized for its oak-shaped leaves and fall color.

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 ...

You might be off the hook if you wait too long.

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 ...

Gloved-hands pruning hydrangea inflorescences in the garden - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Pruning hydrangeas isn't just about giving your shrubs a neat shape; it's all about timing. Cut at the ...

Dollarweed shows up in wet soils, so improving drainage will help. As for herbicides, use one of the broadleafed weedkillers ...

After the article on winter pruning of shrubs, questions concerning pruning hydrangeas have come to the Berks County Master Gardener Hotline. This article will help dispel the mystery. Do you really ...

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 ...

While winter pruning works best for most deciduous trees, it can reduce blooming in some spring-flowering plants. However, ...