Sophie explains how different types of hydrangeas contribute to the garden ecosystem. Hydrangeas are the perfect plant for adding colour to a moist, shady spot. But when you go to choose one, why not ...

If there is one thing about hydrangeas that scares people, it's when and how to prune them. They fear that a wrong move can ruin these classic cottage-garden shrubs forever (don't worry, that's not ...

Persons whose landscape includes some shady and partial shady areas sometimes have difficulty choosing ornamental plants that will tolerate these conditions. Among shrubs, there are only a limited ...

Name another plant that is choked in blooms for six months of the year. How about one that requires little care once it is planted? Can you think of a plant that you can harvest flowers from that hold ...

Some hydrangeas can grow big, bushy blooms without ever flopping over, and others require stakes to stand tall. Staking your hydrangeas keeps your flowers clean, perfectly round, and ready for cutting ...

Gardeners have been urged to "know their hydrangea" and care for their shrubs accordingly to ensure they bloom in abundance next spring. Though Winter rarely seems like the right time to get proactive ...

Different species of hydrangeas grow in a range of climates across the U.S., but if you associate the flowers with Cape Cod, you’re probably thinking of the “endless summer” variety. It’s the sheer ...

Hydrangeas are a popular flower that can be spotted in gardens across the nation. They are known for their delicate scent and large flower heads which come in a variety of shapes. Some popular ...

SEATTLE — I love Hydrangeas. They’re one of the only shrubs that bloom in the middle of summer when color is needed the most, and better yet, they even bloom well in shade. In fact most kinds of ...

Big-leaf hydrangeas may have the spotlight with their giant puffs of flowers blooming in pink, blue, purple or white. Wild hydrangeas, plants native to the U.S., shouldn’t be overlooked. These native ...