Plant panicle hydrangeas in full sun and prune in early spring to promote more blooms. Smooth hydrangeas thrive in moist, ...

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.

If it is a tall, clinging vine (up to 80 feet), it is climbing hydrangea. If it has multilobed leaves, like an oak tree, and cone-shaped flowers, it is an oakleaf hydrangea. If it has leaves that come ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...

Hydrangeas, like all trees and shrubs, tolerate winter best when well-hydrated. Water your hydrangeas deeply a few times in ...

It's how Grumpy learned not to kill them. Over the years, I've experienced a love-hate relationship with the South's beloved French aka bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla). Like you, I revere ...

Q: My bigleaf hydrangeas didn’t bloom well this year, but they have in the past. The foliage looks OK … some typical leaf spot, but otherwise nothing amiss. What can I do? A: No intervention this time ...

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 ...

The huge, pink mophead blooms of bigleaf hydrangea are one of the joys of summer for Chicago gardeners. What a disappointment when those blooms fail to fluff! “Bigleaf hydrangeas just aren’t entirely ...