Cutting back hydrangeas at the wrong time can affect the next season's blooms. Once new buds form, pruning can result in a hydrangea-free summer.

If your hydrangea blooms on new wood, cut back these shrubs to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. They will grow and set buds the same year they bloom. Shrubs that ...

Pruning other than right after blooming removes all of next year's flower buds. Often, the earlier you get it done after bloom, the quicker the shrub can recover, producing more and larger blooms next ...

Gloved-hands pruning hydrangea inflorescences in the garden - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Pruning hydrangeas isn't just about giving your shrubs a neat shape; it's all about timing. Cut at the ...

What's prettier than a hydrangea in full bloom? Not much — at least in our opinion. Those bright, bushy plants full of flowers and foliage are a welcomed sight after a rough winter, and we're here to ...

Key Points Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type.Cut back new wood ...

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 ...

Q: Voles stripped the bark from my hydrangea and ninebark shrubs. The hydrangea is growing from ground level. Can I cut it down to that point? I pruned the ninebark back to foot-long stems and it's ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...

As adults, they still do, which is why growing hydrangeas is so much fun. They’re not only easy to grow but are also quite hardy and resistant to most pests and diseases, making it even easier to care ...

For hydrangea types that flower on old growth—such as bigleaf, oakleaf, mountain, and climbing hydrangea—by pruning the ...

Add this gorgeous, easy to maintain type of hydrangea to your garden, and you'll have beautiful blooms that get even better ...