Many gardeners mistakenly prune hydrangeas in spring or cut away old wood, but pruning should be done in August while ...

Martyn suggests planting a hydrangea in a pot and surrounding it with blue and white petunias. Petunias are a staple at ...

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular plants in the garden thanks to their large, showy blooms. To ensure their impressive flowers stay healthy all season long, proper watering is essential. Too much ...

Winter/Cold Damage: Some hydrangea species can handle a whole lot of cold without even the least of a shiver.When I lived in Bangor, Maine it took no time at all to see that both the smooth ...

Winter/Cold Damage: Some hydrangea species can handle a whole lot of cold without even the least of a shiver.When I lived in Bangor, Maine it took no time at all to see that both the smooth ...

Overwatering can also cause the flowers and leaves of a hydrangea to become limp, which could potentially lead to the plant's demise. As with all plants, one thing they need to grow properly is water.

Bigleaf hydrangea responds to several light applications of fertilizer during the growing season. A general-purpose fertilizer, such as 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 applied at a rate of 1 pound (2 cups) per ...

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 ...

Hydrangea can be a bit challenging to grow in Southeast Texas. It’s important that hydrangeas are planted soon after purchase to avoid common pitfalls associated with planting time.

A gardening expert has shared how you can change the colour of your hydrangeas with one simple ingredient. If you want to turn your flowers blue, you'll need to follow this advice ...

Hydrangeas do not require extensive or regular pruning, and most pruning is done for aesthetic reasons. (Pexels) By Dee Dee Kerscher. PUBLISHED: April 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT.