Hydrangeas do not require extensive or regular pruning, and most pruning is done for aesthetic reasons to: • Remove dead growth: Hydrangea ... soils cause flowers to be blue; alkaline soil ...

You don’t need to prune damaged leaves off, but you can if they’re too bothersome, once the plant is fuller with more growth.

A similar flower growing in near-neutral soil will feature half of its flowers as blue and half as pink. You can do the same with any hydrangea designed to turn blue, like 'Nikko Blue' or 'Penny Mac.' ...

Gardens are bursting back into life with the onset of spring and, for gardeners, there is much to be done. Early spring is prime time for gardening jobs that ensure plants are in their best shape ...

Now some new advice will help even the more experienced gardeners to lengthen the life of their flowers. According to David, a healthy, well-fed, well-watered hydrangea is your best defence ...

Your potted hydrangea's blooms should last a few weeks to a few months with the right variety and care. Just like wilting, losing flowers isn't necessarily a sign that your hydrangeas are dead, since ...