Before you reach for the pruners, know which plants welcome a fall trim – and which cuts could do more harm than good.
When should you prune hydrangeas?Many people find themselves wondering about this every autumn.In fact, the correct timing depends on the type of hydrangea.To put it simply, here is the answer.If you ...
Some of these plants flower on old wood, so pruning in October will ruin next year's blooms. Others may suffer from damage or ...
It’s not too late to prune these shrubs.
Some hydrangeas can also be cut down to the ground to protect them from winter weather, while others need a more gentle approach where pruning is done in a staggered way over years -- both of these, ...
Q: I have several hydrangeas in my yard. When is the best time to prune them? A: I am glad you asked as this is National Hydrangea Week. There are several species of hydrangeas, and it does make a ...
Unsure about pruning? Learn the best times to trim your hydrangeas, evergreens, and shrubs to keep them healthy.
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 ...
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 have some ash trees that need to be removed (thanks to the emerald ash borer). One is near our garage, and surrounded by hydrangea bushes. Before the tree guys descend (in a couple of weeks), I ...
Meet Audrey Busch at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, where she cares for hundreds of hydrangeas. Host Mary Holm visits Audrey Busch at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, where Audrey oversees ...