Hydrangeas are perennial shrubs, meaning they come back every year, unlike annuals that die off after just one season. That said, sometimes hydrangeas that come from greenhouses or are sold as gift plants are considered annuals because they die off soon and don’t come back … Are All Hydrangeas Perennials or Annuals? read more »
Knowing when and how to prune hydrangea plants will ensure that your hydrangeas have vigorous growth and impressive blooms. A hydrangea that’s pruned incorrectly may fail to bloom. There are simple rules you can follow when it comes to pruning hydrangeas, depending on whether they … How to Prune Hydrangea Plants? read more »
Hydrangeas aren’t particularly enjoyed by pests and bugs, but occasionally there are a few pests that will cause trouble. Sometimes, it’s the leaves of your hydrangeas that suffer the pest attack, other times, bugs will wreak havoc on blooms. Knowing which pests or bugs take … 6 Common Hydrangea Pests and Bugs to Know About read more »
Depending on the hydrangea type, the light exposure needed can range from full sun to partial shade. If your garden gets very little to no sun exposure, growing hydrangeas may be all effort and no reward. Except for one hydrangea variety — the climbing hydrangea. … Can Hydrangea Grow in Full Shade? 3 Facts to Consider read more »
Not your typical indoor plant, the hydrangea can be grown indoors, under certain conditions. Although, if kept outdoors, it requires much less attention and does much better. That said, if you make a few adjustments in their care regimen and pick from a variety that’s … Keeping Hydrangeas Indoors – Guide & Growing Tips read more »
Spent coffee grounds have long been used, with varying degrees of success, as soil amendments for plants. While some plants don’t take to it, hydrangeas do benefit from this soil amendment. Coffee grounds contain nitrogen, and they can increase the acid content of the soil. … Are Used Coffee Grounds Good for Hydrangeas? read more »
You may not think of hydrangeas as a suitable choice for a hedgerow, but you can create a show-stopping privacy hedge between you and your neighbor, simply by choosing hydrangeas that have a similar growth pattern. Because of their bush-like growth pattern and relatively tall … How to Make a Hydrangea Hedge? read more »
Hydrangeas are easiest to propagate from cuttings, but you can also grow hydrangeas from seeds, only it takes much longer and it’s more difficult than propagating from cuttings. There are multiple points of failure when it comes to propagating from seeds, but possibly the biggest … Can You Grow Hydrangeas from Seeds? read more »
Striking blooms that are both large and colorful make hydrangeas an excellent choice for a garden plant. With several hydrangea types to choose from, you can mix and match these plants to create a display of all the available bloom colors. There’s one problem though, … Hydrangea Size Chart – How Big do Hydrangeas Get? read more »
Despite not being picky or otherwise finicky plants, hydrangeas do occasionally run into problems like leaves wilting and turning brown. There are a couple of reasons why this happens, so identifying the underlying cause can be a bit challenging, but nowhere near impossible. I’m going … Hydrangea Leaves Wilting and Turning Brown read more »
