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 ...

This all-too-easy mistake could keep your hydrangea bushes from flowering.

Learn about the correct timing for fertilizing these popular shrubs and when to stop until next year.

Hydrangeas are relatively low-maintenance additions to your landscaping—which is why they're among the most popular garden plants in the U.S. But a few common mistakes in your hydrangea care could ...