Prune 2026

Here is how to prune hydrangeas after they bloom without sacrificing next year’s flowers.   It’s a common question because getting the timing wrong means you might cut off the buds that would have bloomed next season.   When you prune hydrangeas after they bloom, you’re mostly tidying up spent blooms and shaping the plant, … Read more

How to prune hydrangeas after flowering starts with understanding which type of hydrangea you have in your garden. Pruning hydrangeas after flowering is a delicate task that depends entirely on whether your plant blooms on old wood or new wood. Getting this wrong is the number one reason why hydrangeas fail to bloom the following … Read more

Pruning hydrangea serrata is all about timing, and I’ll show you exactly when and how to do it for the best blooms.   This gorgeous mountain hydrangea is a favorite for its delicate lacecap flowers and lovely autumn color, but it rewards a thoughtful prune with a much better display.   In this post, we’ll … Read more

You prune hydrangeas by cutting them back at the right time of year based on whether they bloom on old wood or new wood.   Getting the timing right is the single most important part of pruning hydrangea flowers because the wrong cut can cost you all the blooms for the season.   If you … Read more

Pruning hydrangea arborescens is best done in late winter or very early spring before new growth begins.   This timing is perfect because these hardy shrubs bloom on new wood, meaning the flower buds form on the stems that grow in the current season.   If you’ve been wondering how to prune hydrangea arborescens without … Read more