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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Timing matters when pruning spring-flowering shrubs, and cutting them at the wrong moment could impact next year's blooms ...

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 ...

As spring growth emerges, hydrangeas face heightened risks from pests like aphids, spider mites, and slugs, especially if weakened by environmental stress. Experts advise early monitoring, manual ...

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 ...

If they are spring-blooming shrubs, like azaleas, don't do anything to them now. Let spring arrive and give them a chance to bloom. Two other plants gardeners often worry about are big-leaf hydrangeas ...

A hydrangea not blooming can be a frustrating issue for gardeners who adore its beautiful flowers. Here's how to solve the problem.

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 ...