Think of hydrangea winter care as an investment in your future garden. Although the plants have finished flowering by fall, extra care for your hydrangeas during the coldest months of the year will ...

Whether your hydrangea comes back next year depends on the type: Some last only a year at most, while others can last for decades. Here is how to successfully grow hydrangeas as perennials in the ...

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 ...

When I moved to Connecticut in July of 2021, I remember driving through neighborhoods looking for somewhere I might eventually want to live and being struck by the beautifully-landscaped yards that ...

Hydrangeas are shrubs that provide large, showy, magnificent blooms when optimal growing conditions are provided. As a gardener, I struggled for many years attempting to provide the exact growing ...

Move faded hydrangeas to a shadier spot or add shade cloth to protect them from harsh sun. They often perk up by evening, so wilting during the day isn't always a problem. Heat, sun, and dryness are ...

Hydrangeas are often planted by themselves, but they can be paired with other plants for a more dynamic garden. Good companion plants for hydrangeas include hostas, impatiens, and caladiums, which ...

This old-fashioned trick is the key to a long-lasting bouquet.

Landscaping hydrangeas—potted or otherwise—will come back if planted within their USDA zone. Hydrangeas sold as flowering plants rarely return because of a forced early bloom period. Overwintering ...