Need a hardier hydrangea for your garden? Try growing a panicle hydrangea — a lower-maintenance, bold-blooming choice.

Q: Would a big box store be a good place to buy healthy panicle hydrangeas? — Rebecca Hunsucker, email A: You can buy healthy panicle hydrangeas from independent nurseries or from big box stores; it ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Hydrangea paniculata, one of my favorite types of hydrangeas, has earned its place as a staple in gardens. Admired for its large, cone-shaped blooms, hardiness and remarkable versatility, this species ...

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

Hydrangeas have long been a staple of Southern gardens, and it’s no wonder why. These beloved flowers, with their unique clusters of delicate blooms, offer a late-spring and early-summer splash of ...

Hydrangeas are brimming with nostalgia, stirring memories of endless Southern summers. When winter arrives, these charming plants need a little TLC to ensure summer blooms return the following season.

Because the South covers so much territory, the first frost dates vary widely depending on your USDA hardiness zone. These dates are based on historic data, but you should be prepared for an early or ...