The end of August is the time to pick up fallen fruit, harvest ripe vegetables, dead head flowers and keep your eyes open for any weeds that have evaded your summer weeding sessions and are now going ...

* What it is: Dark leaves are trendy lately, and this new-in-2024 hydrangea offers some of the darkest foliage of any shrub – almost black. Bailey Nurseries, which developed Eclipse, points out that ...

The hydrangeas are in full bloom and gardeners across New England are rejoicing. You've almost certainly heard the name before, especially if you live remotely in the vicinity of a garden. Hydrangeas ...

These hydrangeas bloom on old and new wood. Hydrangeas are among the most beloved garden flowers, celebrated for their eye-catching blooms, low-maintenance care, and durability. These stunning ...

Hydrangeas sport big bursts of flowers and are often found in Southern gardens, but they work well in nearly every landscape. They exhibit an old-fashioned charm and are appealing to many people.

The puffs of colored flowers that emerge from hydrangea bushes are a sure sign that summer is here. These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments. When their flowering season comes to ...

Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea): This variety is most commonly affected by soil pH. It includes both Mophead and Lacecap types. The color change is most dramatic in these hydrangeas.

Hydrangeas are beloved landscape plants thanks to their colorful flower heads, lush foliage, and wide, eye-catching spreads. But if you want to get them to thrive in all their glory, they must be ...

The best time to prune hydrangeas depends on whether they bloom on old or new growth. Prune old-growth types like bigleaf, mountain, and oakleaf right after blooming, and new-growth types like smooth ...

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 ...