Hydrangeas
For showy ornamental displays, hydrangeas are hard to beat. These attention-grabbing perennials can be pink, blue, purple or white, depending on soil type and a few growing essentials. We show you how to keep your mopheads and lacecaps in tiptop condition for optimum blooming potential.
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This Romantic Shrub Looks Just Like a Snowball Hydrangea – But It’s Hardier and Blooms Two Months EarlierIf you love the look of snowball hydrangeas, you might be overlooking an even better option...
By Kayleigh Dray
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I Always Use These 2 Kitchen Scraps for the Best Hydrangeas – This Dynamic Duo is the Secret to the Ultimate Summer BloomsCaring for hydrangeas can sometimes feel like a complex balancing act – but there’s a dream combo for hydrangea care lurking in the bin. Discover how a power couple of kitchen scraps can prevent the dreaded summer flop and rejuvenate your shrubs
By Tyler Schuster
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3 Hot New Hydrangeas Set to Add Serious Color to Your Garden in 2026Move over, old school hydrangeas; these new kids on the block are well and truly stealing the show...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Don’t Prune Hydrangeas Before Making This One Vital Check – It's Simple to Do, Even if You're a Beginner GardenerDo this simple visual check in late winter or early spring and you can be confident you know the exact right moment to prune your precious hydrangea.
By Emma Kendell
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The Simple February Soil Fix That Can Change Your Hydrangea Color for SummerMost gardeners wait until the first bloom to worry about hydrangea color, when now is the time it gets locked in. Here’s how a quick fix now can switch up your hydrangea’s summer wardrobe
By Tyler Schuster
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How and When to Prune Panicle Hydrangeas – Plus, the Common Mistake Most Gardeners MakeA plant expert reveals how to prune panicle hydrangeas the right way for the biggest blooms and healthiest plants. Plus, one common mistake that ruins blooms!
By Teo Spengler
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This Simple Glass of Water Trick Can Multiply Your Hydrangeas for Free and Guarantee They Match Your FavoritesGrowing more hydrangeas from scratch is simpler than you think. Skip the soil and propagate hydrangea with water for a low-effort method that produces true-to-type new plants at no extra cost
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Care for Hydrangeas in Winter So They're Bursting With Beautiful Blooms Next SummerHow you care for hydrangeas in winter can determine whether your shrubs are bursting with blooms next summer or not. Here's how to protect them from the cold.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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This Bold New Hydrangea is the Unexpected 'It' Plant of 2026 – Experts Say It’s Set to Become a Garden Border HeroA hydrangea that shimmers like a living jewel? Sign us up, quite frankly…
By Kayleigh Dray
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These 2 Mistakes You Make in Fall Can Ruin Your Hydrangea Blooms Next Summer – Here's How to Avoid ThemAvoid these two cardinal hydrangea care sins this fall if you want beautiful blooms next summer.
By Laura Walters
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2 Tasks to Do Now for Spectacular Hydrangeas Next Summer – Plus, 1 Chore to Leave Until SpringWant your hydrangeas to wow everyone next summer? A little fall attention can make all the difference. Here's what to do (and not do) now before winter arrives.
By Tyler Schuster
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Hydrangea Care Made Easy: Your Complete Guide for Stunning Blooms All Season LongMaster hydrangea care with our expert guide. From planting to pruning, these easy tips will help you get the best from every variety of these landscape heroes.
By Melanie Griffiths
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10 Plants You Should Never Grow Near Hydrangeas – These Problematic Species Could Jeopardize Your Hydrangea's HealthIf your hydrangeas are struggling to stay alive, one of these problem plants may be the cause. Find out which species you should never grow near hydrangeas.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How Big Does a Hydrangea Get? 9 Lovely Large & Small Varieties That Will Fit Perfectly Into Any LandscapeThinking of planting a new shrub, but wondering how big that hydrangea will get? Here's what you need to know, plus some of the best big and small varieties.
By Teo Spengler
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4 Pest and Disease-Resistant Hydrangeas for a Worry-Free Landscape That Wows Year After YearOur resident hydrangea expert recommends the best varieties for a pest and disease-free garden. Grow these 4 hydrangeas for a truly low-maintenance landscape.
By Laura Walters
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Why Is My Hydrangea Turning Brown? 6 Common Causes & How To Solve Them To Save Shrubs From DisasterIs your hydrangea turning brown suddenly? Those stunning blooms can take a hit out of nowhere. Let’s look at why and how to keep your shrubs lush and green.
By Tyler Schuster
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How To Grow Fire Light Hydrangea For A Beautiful Blaze Of Color From Summer Into FallThe gorgeous 'Fire Light' panicle hydrangea will add bold color to your garden from late summer and into autumn. Learn how to grow this beauty in your garden.
By Teo Spengler

