Jack Miller

You prune a hydrangea shrub by understanding its bloom time, and that single factor decides everything.   Pruning a hydrangea shrub isn’t a one-size-fits-all task, and getting it wrong means sacrificing a season of gorgeous flowers.   The good news is that once you know which type of hydrangea you own, learning how to prune … Read more

You can prune a hydrangea paniculata in late winter or early spring, and doing so is one of the best things you can do for your shrub.   Pruning a hydrangea paniculata might feel intimidating at first, but once you understand the simple rules, it’s actually quite forgiving.   This variety blooms on new wood, … Read more

You can prune a hydrangea into a tree by selecting a single strong stem and removing all lower growth to create a trunk.   This process transforms a bushy shrub into a charming, single-stemmed specimen that looks like a small ornamental tree.   If you’ve ever admired those elegant hydrangea trees in magazines and wondered … Read more

To prune a hydrangea in the spring, you first need to know which type of hydrangea you have, because the timing and method for pruning hydrangeas in the spring depends entirely on whether your plant blooms on old wood or new wood.   If you prune a hydrangea in the spring without knowing this, you … Read more

You can prune a hydrangea in a pot by first identifying whether it blooms on old wood or new wood, then cutting accordingly.   This simple step is the difference between a vibrant, flower-filled pot and a season of just leaves.   If you’ve been wondering how to prune a hydrangea in a pot without … Read more