It's the perfect time in Western Washington to prune some hydrangeas, roses, ornamental grasses and some perennials such as lavender.

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Towards the end of March, sap begins to rise, causing dormant buds to burst into leaf in many garden shrubs. This time of year is perfect for pruning hydrangeas, as we can easily see the parts of the ...

How to Grow and Care for Limelight Hydrangeas originally appeared on Dengarden. Hydrangeas are a popular addition to gardens everywhere. Their large, blowsy blooms can make a substantial impact with ...

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 ...

I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...

Recently, I spoke at a garden club meeting, and many of its members aren’t from Georgia. Approaching me after my talk, they expressed their adoration for the colorful hydrangeas we enjoy here in the ...

Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

Hydrangeas have become very popular plants for the home landscape in recent years, primarily due to the release of new varieties with flowers of different sizes and shapes featuring more vivid shades ...

Hydrangeas have a long tradition of use in shady Southern gardens. From late April through July, huge flower heads of light pink, pink, rosy-red, lavender, light blue, dark blue, bluish purple and ...