The “when” of pruning will depend on the type of flowering shrub that graces your landscape. Plants in this group will fall into one of three categories: Early-blooming shrubs that flower in spring.

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Once cut off, these buds are lost and will not form again until after the next flowering season. Sometimes there is confusion over pruning different hydrangea types. Panicle hydrangeas are generally ...

Another option is to prune your hydrangea into a tree with a single or multi-stemmed trunk. Panicle hydrangeas are the only species that can be pruned into a tree form. Oakleaf hydrangeas require very ...

The best time to prune lilac bushes (Syringa vulgaris) is in late spring soon after your lilac bush has finished blooming. Lilacs flower on “old wood,” or last year’s growth. New buds will begin to ...

But, while you might be enjoying the dying blossoms, waiting too long to cut back your hydrangeas could mean damaging next year's blooms—but this risky game of waiting depends on what type of ...

When winter arrives, these charming plants need a little TLC to ensure ... hydrangeas you are growing. Hydrangea species vary in their winter hardiness as well as pruning needs.

The Mississippi State University Extension suggests adding one tablespoon of lime to a gallon of water and mixing it well. Pour this blend onto the soil around the base of your plants beginning ...