New wood blooming hydrangeas can handle shaping now and hard pruning when dormant. Old wood blooming hydrangeas should only be pruned right after blooming. Pruning at the wrong time cuts off future ...
Mid February is what I call the Valentine’s Day Massacre as you can prune back hybrid tea roses, ornamental grasses that go dormant in winter, smoke trees, hedges and twig dogwoods. You can also get ...
Is It Too Late to Cut Back Hydrangeas? Everything You Need to Know Before Risking Next Year’s Blooms
New wood hydrangeas can be cut in late fall to early spring; old wood types should only be cut right after blooming. Trimming old wood hydrangeas too late removes next year’s buds, so timing is key to ...
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Why You Should Never Prune Hydrangeas in Fall
Plus, the ideal time of year to cut them back. Hold off on pruning your hydrangeas in the fall—trimming too early can either stunt new wood growers or wipe out next year’s blooms on old-growth ...
Hydrangeas not blooming may be due to improper pruning time, winter damage, or too much shade. Bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so pruning them in winter removes flower buds. Smooth ...
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What to do with hydrangeas in February – expert tips for beautiful displays and healthy shrubs
A guide to what to do with hydrangeas in February, including expert tips for mulching, pruning, protecting, and deadheading your shrubs in late winter.
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