Towards the end of March, sap begins to rise, causing dormant buds to burst into leaf in many garden shrubs. This time of year is perfect for pruning hydrangeas, as we can easily see the parts of the ...

I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...

Backyard Farmer takes a look at pruning hydrangeas by type & keeping tickks off of you outdoors. Backyard Farmer takes a look at pruning hydrangeas by type as well as valuable tips to keeping ticks ...

Among these cold-tolerant hydrangeas are varieties with pinky-red and green blooms, while others are resistant to those pesky ...

Hydrangeas are a fan favorite around here and knowing when, how and whether to prune them will have them looking their best year after year - if you follow a couple of rules to remember. If your ...

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 ...

It pays to keep your eyes open when you’re out in the garden. In 1983, Vern Black of Minnesota’s Bailey Nurseries noticed a Hydrangea macrophylla in a neighbor’s yard that bloomed its head off every ...

A guide to plants to prune in January, including shrubs and vines that flower on new growth, which will reward any trimming with a great display of blooms ...