Q: What's the best advice for pruning hydrangeas, as I have six very large plants. Can I trim them down this fall? - Sharon Dubois. A: The pruning method of hydrangeas depends to which of the two well ...

As summer approaches, it’s time to finish pruning trees and shrubs that flowered in spring. “If you wait too long after they bloom, you’ll diminish next year’s flower display,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

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 ...

After a long winter, there is an amazing amount of pruning to do. When to prune shrubs is determined by when they bloom. Shrubs that bloom in summer, anytime from June on, such as roses and hydrangeas ...

Pruning flowering shrubs can be a bit tricky. Not all species can be pruned at the same time or in the same fashion. Depending on the season of its bloom, the timing to prune the flowering shrubs ...

Prune hydrangea paniculata (shown) early in the spring. More pruning leads to bigger flower heads. File photo by Shane Keyser [email protected] Hydrangeas have long been popular in the landscape.

Q: I have a hydrangea that is overgrown. It’s falling over and is too tall and wide. I would like it not to block the window. But I don’t know how/when/how much to prune to a smaller size. — T.B., ...

Find out which kind of hydrangea you're growing before you attempt to prune the plant in the fall. If you have these types, ...

The best time to prune most shrubs is in the winter when the plants are dormant, so you can better see their shape. Which means there are many that you should avoid pruning in the spring—with a few ...

To prune a climbing hydrangea, shorten any straggling shoots, cutting back to a lower pair of healthy strong buds. Steer ...