Find out what makes these most popular flowering shrubs thrive.

Coveting blue hydrangeas? The answer is in the soil. You can buy a beautiful blue hydrangea from the nursery, but it won’t stay that way without help. In the absence of the right soil conditions, the ...

When it comes to showy perennials it's hard to beat a hydrangea. Those flowering shrubs covered with giant bubbles of pink, white, purple, or blue blooms are a staple of practically every ...

Big, bold flowers and foliage give hydrangeas an irresistible appeal that seems to be growing every year. Traditionally ...

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 ...

Hydrangeas remain a fan-favorite among gardeners for one simple reason: gorgeous, long-lasting blooms. It’s easy to fall in ...

If you want to learn how to grow exceptional flowers and bulbs, “The Flower Garden Deck” (Adams Media, 2025), by Jon Vanzile, is for you. This is more than a grower’s guide, however, as each of the 50 ...

Most hydrangeas are pruned in spring, between March and April. Leaving their flower heads on over winter helps protect this ...