A new year will soon be upon many people will be making New Year’s resolutions such as losing weight, going to the gym to get ...

I just read your column about a white-flowering bush. It reminded me of my question about white-flowering trees in the early spring along the highway. I am not referring to dogwood trees. These seem ...

Plant panicle hydrangeas in full sun and prune in early spring to promote more blooms. Smooth hydrangeas thrive in moist, ...

There is a common misconception among casual gardeners that the gardening season ends at the end of fall. Real growers know the truth, though, the winter season does not have ...

Pruning hydrangeas at the wrong time can harm next year’s blooms, so it’s best to know your plant type first. Bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, meaning fall pruning can remove next ...

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 ...

The hydrangea “Endless Summer” is the one that started it all. One of the few blue flowers (in acid soil), it flowers on both old and new wood. In the fall, the choice to dead head or not to dead head ...

Deadhead hydrangeas early; prune timing depends on whether they bloom on new or old wood. Protect plants with mulch, burlap, or cages in cold climates; move potted hydrangeas indoors below 45°F.

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 ...