Hydrangeas are backyard staple. They are versatile flowering shrubs, which have become a mainstay in many types of garden design. Hydrangeas are fairly low maintenance, however it is important to ...

I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...

There are several types of hydrangeas, and each type needs to be treated differently. For example, some will only flower if you prune them in the right season.

Hydrangeas are a gorgeous addition to any yard. If you want yours to concentrate its energy on growing bigger blooms, here's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gloved-hands pruning hydrangea inflorescences in the garden - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Pruning hydrangeas isn't just about ...

The broadcaster and long-time host of Gardeners' World often has a rule of thumb that can help avoid gardening disasters.

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, ...

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 ...

Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

Q: It seems like everything I do to eliminate dollarweed from my lawn only encourages it to send up more sprouts. What can I do to get rid of it once and for all? A: Dollarweed is tenacious to be sure ...

Gardeners across the state are ready to get outside and garden, and late February is an ideal time to do that. From pruning ...