What’s The Difference Between Old Wood And New Wood Hydrangeas—And Why It Matters

Proper hydrangea care begins with identifying which species bloom on last year’s growth versus those that flower on new ...
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Pruning at the wrong time can cost you hydrangea blooms

SHREVEPORT, La. - Hydrangeas are a perennial favorite in Northwest Louisiana, but they are also a source of perennial ...
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Avoid These Hydrangea Pruning Mistakes Or Say Goodbye To Beautiful Blooms

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, ...
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4 major hydrangea pruning mistakes to avoid – and what to do instead for bigger, brighter blooms

Nobody's perfect, true, but your hydrangea will thank you for avoiding these common pruning ...
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Take the mystery out of pruning your hydrangeas

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 ...

Gardeners urged to prune 5 plants now or risk ‘disappointing summer’ with ‘fewer blooms’

Often known as the butterfly bush, buddleia should be cut back firmly before spring gets going. It flowers on new wood, meaning the blooms you see in the summer grow on shoots produced that year. If ...

Gardeners urged to prune 5 plants in February or risk 'fewer blooms' this summer

Miss this crucial period, and gardeners could be left with "fewer blooms", "smaller harvests", and "leggy, overcrowded plants" when summer arrives. Garden authority Ali Lijee from TreeMend highlights ...