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How to prune hydrangeas – experts advise on the techniques for each variety and highlight the most common mistakes, so you can get it right first time

Hydrangeas are backyard staple. They are versatile flowering shrubs, which have become a mainstay in many types of garden design. Hydrangeas are fairly low maintenance, however it is important to ...
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Ask the head gardener: How and when should I prune my hydrangeas?

Towards the end of March, sap begins to rise, causing dormant buds to burst into leaf in many garden shrubs. This time of year is perfect for pruning hydrangeas, as we can easily see the parts of the ...
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How To Care For Hydrangeas In Winter For Stunning Summer Blooms

Learn how to care for hydrangeas in the winter with our comprehensive guide. Discover tips for protecting different hydrangea ...
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Prune Hydrangeas Like This or Risk No Flowers Next Year

Prune Hydrangeas Like This or Risk No Flowers Next Year originally appeared on Dengarden. While technically, you don’t have to prune your hydrangeas, the act of cutting away old growth will help them ...
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How to prune two different types of hydrangeas

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 ...
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Should You Prune Hydrangeas in the Fall? What to Do Now for Bigger Blooms

New wood blooming hydrangeas can handle shaping now and hard pruning when dormant. Old wood blooming hydrangeas should only be pruned right after blooming. Pruning at the wrong time cuts off future ...
The Courier-Journal

3 reasons your hydrangea won't bloom and when to prune for the best flowers

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 ...
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How to determine the best time to prune your hydrangeas

Hydrangeas have become very popular plants for the home landscape in recent years, primarily due to the release of new varieties with flowers of different sizes and shapes featuring more vivid shades ...

Four plants gardening experts say need pruning in January for healthier and better growth

If you're looking for an outdoor job to crack on with, there are plenty of plants to prune in January, so it's time to clean ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Homegrown NH: How to prune oakleaf hydrangeas

We had our first listener question at Homegrown NH, from Vera in Concord: My oak leaf hydrangeas have grown large and are overtaking their beds. Do I wait until spring or after they bloom next summer ...
Reading Eagle

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 ...