Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

Limelight hydrangeas, H. paniculata 'Limelight', are deciduous shrubs that grow rapidly up to 10 feet tall. Annual pruning maintains pleasing size and shape and encourages flowering. Follow this guide ...

Spring is all about preparing your garden for a bountiful blooming season, and if you have hydrangeas, now is the perfect ...

Hydrangeas can be the stars of your garden, but they thrive best when you understand their specific needs. From choosing the right variety to managing soil pH for stunning colors, a little knowledge ...

Gardening expert shares essential hydrangea pruning tips for spring, including why timing matters and an important check you ...

Q: I have a big leaf hydrangea that blooms blue. It’s old and fairly large. This year it did not bloom at all, so should I still wait until spring to prune? Ironically, I have a white hydrangea that ...

This week's gardening tips: We have gotten plenty of rainfall so far this summer, but the weather often turns drier at this time of year. You may need to water more often. Pay attention and irrigate ...

Proper hydrangea care begins with identifying which species bloom on last year’s growth versus those that flower on new ...

We had our first listener question at Homegrown NH, from Vera in Concord: My oak leaf hydrangeas have grown large and are overtaking their beds. Do I wait until spring or after they bloom next summer ...

There are a number of, dare I say, thorny problems that many of us wrestle with in our gardens, myself included. Ahead of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pruning prevents new growth from getting leggy, so regular pruning is important for overall plant health. The best time to prune ...