Pruning is a big part of raising healthy plants that will continue to flourish year after year. Some plants shouldn't be pruned at all, while others should be cut way down — sometimes to the ground.

Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) probably aren't the first blooms you think of when you want to plant flowers that will transform your space into a hummingbird heaven. Their iconic mophead blooms ...

To prune or not to prune? This may sound like an easy question. But if you're growing hydrangeas (Hydrangea), the answer is a little more complicated than you think. There are many tips and tricks for ...

* What it is: A new variety of our native smooth hydrangea that's distinctive for its pink flowers. Smooth hydrangeas normally bloom white. Flowers are big and round (bigger than softballs) and peak ...

Smooth hydrangeas are just now coming into bloom in Kansas City. The Annabelle variety has flowers that grow up to six inches or more and will remain attractive through fall. File photo Great shrubs ...

Even if you’ve only been partially awake while walking around town lately, it’s pretty obvious we’re smack in the middle of one of the best hydrangea seasons we’ve enjoyed for quite a few years. The ...