Prune 2026

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

You can prune hydrangeas in the fall, but only certain types and with a careful approach.   Pruning hydrangeas in the fall isn’t a one-size-fits-all task, and getting it wrong can cost you next year’s blooms.   The key is knowing which variety you have, because some hydrangeas bloom on old wood while others bloom … Read more

You can prune a hydrangea bush in the spring, but only if you know which type of hydrangea you’re working with.   Getting this wrong is the number one reason people accidentally cut off all their blooms for the year.   So before you grab those shears, let’s talk about how to prune a hydrangea … Read more

You can prune a hydrangea bush in the fall, but only if you know which type of hydrangea you have and why you’re pruning it.   The truth is, fall pruning is risky for many hydrangeas because you might accidentally cut off next spring’s flower buds.   That’s why I’m going to walk you through … Read more