Get better, brighter blues and peak pinks by meeting this shrub's water, sun, and soil preferences.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The ideal time to plant hydrangeas is during the fall or early spring when conditions allow their root systems to develop strongly ...

Be especially cautious when deadheading cascade hydrangea. "Cascade hydrangea blooms on new and old growth and should only be deadheaded to the first set of leaves to allow the plant to produce the ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...

I find the cultivars of big leaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) to be relatively difficult to grow in the Chicago area. Older varieties of this plant produce flowers on old wood, but winters here ...