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 most common reason for a lack of flowers on hydrangeas is that they were pruned at the wrong time of the year.

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 ...

Recently, I wrote about selective pruning, an important maintenance practice used to remove broken, damaged and diseased branches from trees and shrubs. Selective pruning is used to improve their ...

Pruning hydrangeas at the wrong time can harm next year’s blooms, so it’s best to know your plant type first. Bigleaf and ...

New wood blooming hydrangeas can handle shaping now and hard pruning when dormant. Old wood blooming hydrangeas should only be pruned right after blooming. Pruning at the wrong time cuts off future ...

A common perplexity for home gardeners is when and how to prune hydrangeas. The complications arise because there are many species of hydrangea, requiring different care. A few cautions pertain, ...

Encore azaleas bloom in spring, summer, and fall, but even these specific types benefit most from a light pruning right after ...

Gardening season is wrapping up but you may still have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...

Q: I have two hydrangeas that are very healthy, but never flower. What can I do to help them flower and how far should I cut them back now? A: I asked a few follow-up questions about when Tony usually ...

Last week, I wrote about selective pruning, an important maintenance practice used to remove broken, damaged and diseased branches from trees and shrubs. Selective pruning is used to improve their ...