From Dennis Patton: Last week I wrote about a great shrub for the landscape: our good old friend the Oakleaf hydrangea. I would like to continue with what will be an on-again/off- again series of ...

If it is a tall, clinging vine (up to 80 feet), it is climbing hydrangea. If it has multilobed leaves, like an oak tree, and cone-shaped flowers, it is an oakleaf hydrangea. If it has leaves that come ...

Among these cold-tolerant hydrangeas are varieties with pinky-red and green blooms, while others are resistant to those pesky ...

Hydrangeas are brimming with nostalgia, stirring memories of endless Southern summers. When winter arrives, these charming plants need a little TLC to ensure summer blooms return the following season.

An instant hedge in a pot, two stunning new Kousa dogwoods, and super-small versions of birch, butterfly bush, and smooth hydrangea are among the best new trees and shrubs debuting in the 2019 growing ...

Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) is one of only two species native to Illinois. This small and often overlooked native shrub is much more prevalent in southern Illinois, although it ...

I've said it before, but I’ll say it again just to keep me out of hot water — I love grandmas. Really. I love the whole concept of grandmas. My darling wife is even getting ready to be a grandma very ...

Photo caption: Panicle Hydrangea at peak bloom around August. Myriad Hydrangea varieties make it easy to choose those that stay dwarf without trimming. Q: I have a hydrangea shrub that may need ...

Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) probably aren't the first blooms you think of when you want to plant flowers that will transform your space into a hummingbird heaven. Their iconic mophead blooms ...

For many plants, pruning in late winter can ruin your flower display. But for these summer bloomers, it'll have the opposite ...

In 2026, gardeners are stepping away from rigid rules and hyper manicured gardens and embracing a more relaxed, nature-first ...

This is a good time to prune most of the hydrangeas grown in the Chicago region because the plants are dormant. You should finish this pruning before the plants start growing later this spring. In ...