* 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 ...

Hydrangeas offer many varieties, each complementing each other's beauty. This two-toned option brings added color to your ...

If you're not ready to let go of hydrangea season, you should be aware of this variety. The oak leaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is the perfect ornamental plant for fall. It blooms with pink, ...

If it is a tall, clinging vine (up to 80 feet), it is climbing hydrangea. If it has multilobed leaves, like an oak tree, and cone-shaped flowers, it is an oakleaf hydrangea. If it has leaves that come ...

We had our first listener question at Homegrown NH, from Vera in Concord: My oak leaf hydrangeas have grown large and are overtaking their beds. Do I wait until spring or after they bloom next summer ...

Hydrangeas have long been a staple of Southern gardens, and it’s no wonder why. These beloved flowers, with their unique clusters of delicate blooms, offer a late-spring and early-summer splash of ...

The end of August is the time to pick up fallen fruit, harvest ripe vegetables, dead head flowers and keep your eyes open for any weeds that have evaded your summer weeding sessions and are now going ...

Q: A friend is growing oakleaf hydrangeas in her yard in Birmingham, Alabama. How well do they do in Texas? They looked so lush there. A: Most people associate the name “hydrangea” with the pink or ...

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 ...