Most hydrangea failures trace to one mistake: planting an old-wood bloomer where late frost kills the buds. Panicle wins for hands-off bloom across Zones 3–9; smooth is best in cold regions; oakleaf ...

This is a 25-year-old crape myrtle. I have 20 to 25 crape myrtles in my yard and this is the only one that has this condition ...

Hydrangeas are prized for their beautiful flowers. To make sure you get those blooms, it's critical that you know when to prune them — but that depends on the type of hydrangea you're growing. Don't ...

Key Points Pick a reblooming variety like Endless Summer® for blooms from spring to fall.Stop pruning and fertilizing by ...

There are, however, a few ways to go wrong with your hydrangea care. We've rounded up a few of the most common mistakes that ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas love water (and well draining soil) and do best in morning and evening sun. Strong midday sun can burn ...

Most July hydrangea trouble isn't drought — it's watering done wrong. A slow, deep soak from a soaker hose or drip line is what extension specialists recommend; a thorough hand-soak gives the fastest ...

There are times you need to thin out a hydrangea bush that has become overgrown or floppy. Find out which kinds of hydrangea ...

Old-wood hydrangeas, like bigleaf and oakleaf, can be pruned in summer right after flowers fade to protect next year’s buds.

Hydrangeas are such a familiar fixture in home gardens, it’s easy to assume there’s not much you need to know about them. While it’s true they’re easy to grow, there are a few things you should know ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Hydrangeas are such a familiar fixture in home gardens, it’s easy to assume there’s not much you need to know about them. While it’s true they’re easy ...

Submitted photo Caring for your hydrangeas can change depending on which species you have. Pruning hydrangeas starts with knowing what type you have. Danielle from Poland asks, “When should I prune my ...