pruning hydrangeas

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Tips for Pruning Climbing Hydrangea

Few plants can add the romance and cozy-cottage feeling to a garden like climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris, Zones 4–9) can. Whether it's covering a semi-shady east-facing wall (an…
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Pruning Conundrums | Letter from the Editor

Well, it turns out that I’ve been pruning my hydrangeas wrong this whole time. Not my bigleafs (Hydrangea macrophylla)—I have only a couple of those left in my beds, since…
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Mastering the Art of Pruning Hydrangeas in the Southeast

Hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) of all kinds are currently among the most popular shrubs with gardeners in the Southeast. Why? First, a flood of improved cultivars has…
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Summer Pruning Panicle Hydrangeas in the Southeast

The rise in popularity of panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata, Zones 3–8) has been staggering over the last fifteen years. This rise is due in part to several new cultivars entering…
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How and When to Prune Bigleaf Hydrangeas

Almost everybody is enchanted by the large, mophead blooms of bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla and cvs., Zones 4–9). And it seems that almost everybody who grows these flowering shrubs has…
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Hydrangea Myths Dispelled

Here are some common myths surrounding hydrangeas as well as the truths that will shine some light on what to do if you’re faced with these circumstances. See our picks…
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Pruning Hydrangeas

Knowing if your shrub blooms on old or new wood will help you make timely cuts
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How to Prune Panicle Hydrangeas

Find out how to cut back these beautiful, versatile shrubs

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