Some hydrangeas can also be cut down to the ground to protect them from winter weather, while others need a more gentle approach where pruning is done in a staggered way over years -- both of these, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gloved-hands pruning hydrangea inflorescences in the garden - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Pruning hydrangeas isn't just about ...

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 ...

Plus, the ideal time of year to cut them back. Hold off on pruning your hydrangeas in the fall—trimming too early can either stunt new wood growers or wipe out next year’s blooms on old-growth ...

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 ...