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Hyped for CT’s hydrangeas? Here’s tips on how to best care for them
Hydrangeas are a fascinating group of perennial plants with some unique quirks that make them a fun addition for the home ...
Hydrangeas get 'early summer damage' after heat wave. CT expert advises how to revive them
UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources also recommends the use of soaker or drip hoses for one or two ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN5h
Prune these plants in July before it is too late – 7 flowers and shrubs you must trim now before the midsummer pruning window ends
After many years working as a professional gardener, these are my go-to plants to prune in July, for a thriving yard in the ...
A Foolproof Guide to Growing Hydrangeas That Actually Last
Avoid powdery mildew (a fungus that resembles dust) by not over-fertilizing. It can be treated with insecticidal soap, which, ...
Roses thrive and grow beautifully when planted beside 1 flower
Roses grow much better when they are planted beside certain flowers, including one that experts say attracts beneficial ...
Will Coffee Grounds Turn Your Hydrangeas Blue? Here's What a Soil Scientist Says
Changing hydrangea flower color with coffee grounds is a popular garden hack that could do more harm than good.
Hydrangeas will bloom vibrant pink if fed 1 kitchen ingredient
Hydrangeas are bold and beautiful plants that can add a much needed splash of colour to gardens, but they are also unique in ...
The Family Handyman on MSN6d
Take Your Lawn to the Next Level With the Coolest New Shrubs
Don't settle for ordinary shrubs when deciding what to plant in your yard. These new and improved cultivars are a step above the rest. There was a time when shrubs were practically an afterthought, ...