Q. Each year some of our hydrangea plants never completes each flower. Why is that? What do we need to do? — L. Barnes, Chesapeake A. If I understand correctly, you are asking why the flowers do not ...
Q: There is some conflicting info on the web about hydrangea trees. Some sites say you can train all the paniculata types into tree form, some say that it's only the Grandiflora type that works for ...
Hydrangea trees are shrubs trained and trimmed to look like a tree. They bring a vertical element to any space with their large, showy blooms atop tall stems, and can be underplanted with smaller ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One great thing to love about beautiful blooming trees is the welcome shade they offer come summer. In ...
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 ...
Q: I read your post on pruning a hydrangea tree, but it's September, and my little tree is so weighted down by arching branches and blooms everywhere that it basically looks like a bush lying in a ...
Bonnie Alter covered the sustainability and design scene for TreeHugger in London and the UK. This gorgeous flower grows well in the shade alongside structures like fences or sheds and prefers moist ...
Hydrangeas are among the most loved ornamental plants in gardens across the world, admired for their large, globe-shaped ...
Q: I have attached two pictures of a tree. One taken in September and one when it bloomed in June. Do you know what kind of tree this is? I have never seen one like it before. The tree is located ...