Q I have waited all season for my hydrangeas to bloom and had nary a one until now. Now, they are covered (see reader's photo). Why now? Nothing has changed that I know of. I live in Fayetteville. A ...

Q: What is the best way to feed and prune a number of Nellie R. Stevens hollies we planted five years ago in order to encourage vertical growth? A: Before I try to answer that, let me remind you that ...