Key Points Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what’s best for each type.Cut back new wood hydrangeas in fall, but wait until after blooming to prune old wood ...

Damaged hydrangea shrubs in a garden after a frost. - Natalia Natalia/Getty Images With their dark green leaves and colorful blooms, hydrangeas are ornamental shrubs that make a gorgeous addition to ...

Limelight hydrangeas, H. paniculata 'Limelight', are deciduous shrubs that grow rapidly up to 10 feet tall. Annual pruning maintains pleasing size and shape and encourages flowering. Follow this guide ...

Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

Some of these plants flower on old wood, so pruning in October will ruin next year's blooms. Others may suffer from damage or ...

Avoid pruning and fertilizing hydrangeas in the fall, but continue watering until the ground freezes. Protect old wood ...

Unsure about pruning? Learn the best times to trim your hydrangeas, evergreens, and shrubs to keep them healthy.