That’s because one of the most common mistakes in planting a landscape is failing to realize just how big some plants get. The sizes on plant tags are good guides to growth proportions, but they’re ...

Hydrangeas are hugely popular flowering shrubs that can grow happily in pots and provide you with beautiful blooms as part of any container garden. More compact varieties mean it is possible to enjoy ...

Learn how to care for hydrangeas in the winter with our comprehensive guide. Discover tips for protecting different hydrangea ...

* What it is: This 2010 introduction from the U.S. National Arboretum is a compact form of our native oakleaf hydrangea. ‘Munchkin’ offers four seasons of interest with its June and July cone-shaped ...

The steps you take in winter can give your hydrangeas the best start for spring. From shielding them from the frost to proper ...

Hydrangeas don't need much pruning the first couple of years after planting. Some hydrangeas need very little pruning at all. But there are times you need to thin out a hydrangea bush that has become ...

Hydrangeas have a way of commanding attention in a garden, with vibrant blooms, color that often shifts with the seasons, and a sculptural presence that fits into any existing layout. But one of the ...

Flowering shrubs and small flowering trees serve important roles in the landscape. Not only do they bring color and aesthetic value to homes and gardens, but they also enhance soil stability, improve ...

The fourth week of September means the planting season for adding new trees and shrubs is still in full sway. Another thing swaying are the many ornamental grasses that take pride of place in the late ...

They’re fragrant, colorful, and boy can they put on a show. Hydrangeas are popular shrubs featuring orb-shaped clusters of flowers that usually bloom in shades of blue, purple and pink during summer ...