Hydrangeas are perennial only in the right climate and if they're properly overwintered. Choose cold-hardy varieties, and plant them in moist, well-draining soil. Protect the buds with mulch or burlap ...

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Cold damage can affect the spring blooming of hydrangeas, especially bigleaf hydrangeas. Provide some insulation in winter ...

Hydrangeas have always been one of my favourite go-to perennials. With big, blowsy blooms that spill over in pots and borders alike, they are one of the easiest flowers to grow. In a bid to fill empty ...

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Whether your hydrangea comes back next year depends on the type: Some last only a year at most, while others can last for decades. Here is how to successfully grow hydrangeas as perennials in the ...

Smooth and panicle hydrangeas are cold hardy; other varieties, not so much. Care for these plants well in winter and they'll survive to bloom another spring.

Every gardener knows that timing is everything, but when it comes to perennials, waiting to cut them back can feel ...

June is designated as Perennial Garden Month by the Perennial Plant Association. They chose the month of June because it is when garden centers feature more perennials in larger sizes. It is also a ...

Hydrangeas are well-loved garden plants, easy to grow and flower for a long time. To improve their health and looks, gardeners should try companion planting. Companion planting is when different ...

Looking for an alternative to hydrangeas so you can enjoy colorful blooms beyond summer? Hydrangeas bloom from about June to early fall, so try the hardy shrub that explodes with gorgeous blooms later ...