Closeup of the bright blue blooms of a mophead hydrangea - Kenwiedemann/Getty Images Hydrangeas are as fascinating as they are beautiful. The blooms of certain varieties act as a litmus test of the ...

There's an old gardening myth that you can turn hydrangeas blue by burying pennies or nails in the soil. Unfortunately, this particular wisdom isn't true, but there are other ways you can change these ...

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 ...

It’s a popular piece of garden folklore: Coffee grounds will change the color of hydrangea blooms, making them the dramatic blue many gardeners covet. The truth is more complicated, according to a ...

In spring, give potted plants a jump start on the growing season by moving them to a sunny room with night temperatures between 55 and 60°F. Water plants well and fertilize about every two weeks.

Hydrangeas have a long tradition of use in shady Southern gardens. From late April through July, huge flower heads of light pink, pink, rosy-red, lavender, light blue, dark blue, bluish purple and ...

Linda Lanier talks about common hydrangeas, and Mr. D. discusses how to spray tall plants. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Master Gardener Linda Lanier discusses and shows ...