A listener asks when to prune overgrown oakleaf hydrangeas, a native shrub prized for its oak-shaped leaves and fall color.

Know your hydrangea type before you prune. Some varieties benefit from a fall cleanup — others could lose an entire season of ...

Key Points Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type.Cut back new wood ...

Hydrangeas grown in winter-proof containers can be overwintered in place if the containers are too large to move. Add mulch ...

Fall pruning isn't for every shrub, but it's the key to lush blooms and healthy shaping for some. If you have these shrubs ...

Experts from Washington State University say you should begin in early November by removing at least the top third of the ...

Not all plants will benefit from a back-to-school season trim. If you've been pruning these plants in fall, you could be ...

The best spring and summer blooms start with preparing plants properly before the first frost, so don't forget these tasks for your potted hydrangeas.

November pruning can put some plants at risk of winter damage. Hold off until after blooming to prune these plants and ensure ...

The first frost of the season is quickly approaching (and already here in some locations), so gardeners need to shift from ...