Key Points Prune forsythia, quince, lilac, fringe flower, oakleaf hydrangea, and viburnum after blooming.Avoid fall trimming because it can remove next year’s buds or leave new shoots open to ...

If you want large hydrangea blooms in the spring, start making winter plans now. Fall pruning and fertilizing may seem like a ...

While technically, you don't have to prune your hydrangeas, the act of cutting away old growth will help them maintain their shape, encourage new growth, and encourage more abundant blooms. The trick ...

Pruning hydrangeas at the right time ensures healthy growth and beautiful blooms for the next season. Old-wood hydrangeas, like bigleaf and oakleaf, can be pruned in summer right after flowers fade to ...

Hydrangeas not blooming may be due to improper pruning time, winter damage, or too much shade. Bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so pruning them in winter removes flower buds. Smooth ...

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 ...

Recently, I spoke at a garden club meeting, and many of its members aren’t from Georgia. Approaching me after my talk, they expressed their adoration for the colorful hydrangeas we enjoy here in the ...

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 ...

After the article on winter pruning of shrubs, questions concerning pruning hydrangeas have come to the Berks County Master Gardener Hotline. This article will help dispel the mystery. Do you really ...

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