We all know about the morning sun and afternoon shade preferred by many hydrangea varieties, but there are some hydrangeas that can stand even more respite from those rays, particularly in warmer ...

If you've always wanted pink and purple French hydrangeas but your plants stay stubbornly blue, try this soil amendment ...

Most hydrangeas thrive in filtered shade or morning light, but some contemporary varieties like ‘Limelight’, ‘Quick Fire’, and ‘Moon Dance’ have been bred to thrive in partial-to-full sun conditions.

Companion planting is an art worth mastering no matter what you’re growing in your garden. Vegetable gardeners have long known that planting certain crops together helps ward off pests and diseases ...

A hydrangea bush in full bloom can stop you in your tracks and—even better—there’s a type for nearly every yard. They thrive in almost any garden, according to Miranda Niemiec, an operations and ...

The third week of July is the beginning of hydrangea season. I love hydrangeas so much that I have an entire outdoor garden room devoted to shade-loving hydrangeas. (You can see the blue and white ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

The steps you take in winter can give your hydrangeas the best start for spring. From shielding them from the frost to proper ...

When I was a boy, I always took note of cemeteries as we drove by them. I’d lost a beloved grandfather — the original Henry Homeyer — and my mother’s mom. I was taken with a shrub or small tree in ...

Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful flowers to add to your garden, and one way to ensure they thrive is by planting them next to a few of their favorite companions. Companion planting is growing ...