Hydrangeas that bloom on old wood can finish flowering so late in the season that pruning them after they bloom may not leave enough time for them to form flower buds for next year. It’s often best to ...

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

Gloved-hands pruning hydrangea inflorescences in the garden - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Pruning hydrangeas isn't just about giving your shrubs a neat shape; it's all about timing. Cut at the ...

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 ...

Hydrangeas not blooming may be due to improper pruning time, winter damage, or too much shade. Bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so pruning them in winter removes flower buds. Smooth ...

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 ...

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Backyard Farmer takes a look at pruning hydrangeas by type & keeping tickks off of you outdoors. Backyard Farmer takes a look at pruning hydrangeas by type as well as valuable tips to keeping ticks ...