Deadheading hydrangeas in summer isn’t required, but it helps keep shrubs looking neat. For new wood varieties, deadhead before mid-August so they can settle before dormancy. Old wood varieties should ...

Hydrangeas that bloom on old wood can finish flowering so late in the season that pruning them after they bloom may not leave enough time for them to form flower buds for next year. It’s often best to ...

Fall is a great time to catch up on garden maintenance, like pruning. However, while cutting back your flowers and shrubs is often beneficial, it can also be detrimental if done at the wrong time. For ...