Because the South covers so much territory, the first frost dates vary widely depending on your USDA hardiness zone. These dates are based on historic data, but you should be prepared for an early or ...

The large, long-lasting blooms of hydrangeas make them a colorful showstopper in your yard. Removing faded flowers from these shrubs maintains a tidy appearance and promotes healthy growth. When and ...

Have you been counting down the days until your hydrangeas bloom since the beginning of June, only to find that the month has come and gone with nary a flower? If your hydrangeas aren't blooming this ...

When Patti Page sang about the many splendors of Massachusetts' Cape Cod – its sand dunes, salty air and moonlight – she neglected to mention its most colorful: those big, bountiful blooms known as ...

Your climbing hydrangea may smother a fence with leaves yet refuse to bloom. A tiny, well‑timed pruning job many gardeners fear could finally cover it in flowers. That climbing hydrangea smothering a ...

When it comes to showy perennials it's hard to beat a hydrangea. Those flowering shrubs covered with giant bubbles of pink, white, purple, or blue blooms are a staple of practically every ...

The second week of September is when autumn color starts to peek through the summer green, and hydrangeas may be the most spectacular flowering shrub in the landscape. In my own garden I have created ...

Landscaping with hydrangeas in front of the house will transform your front yard into a welcoming oasis that will make your home the envy of the neighborhood. When planning your front yard hydrangea ...

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 ...