We all know about the morning sun and afternoon shade preferred by many hydrangea varieties, but there are some hydrangeas that can stand even more respite from those rays, particularly in warmer ...
Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the best-looking ...
Chastetree Blue Diddley, left, Chinese hydrangea vine Lacy Hearts, center, and dogwood Red Rover are three new woody plants debuting in 2016. A vine you've never heard of, a black-leafed version of a ...
Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful flowers to add to your garden, and one way to ensure they thrive is by planting them next to a few of their favorite companions. Companion planting is growing ...
Hydrangeas have been popular with gardeners for generations. Their spherical heads — often painted in earthy azures, unsullied creams, or pink blushes — dancing atop their green foliage are truly a ...
The third week of July is the beginning of hydrangea season. I love hydrangeas so much that I have an entire outdoor garden room devoted to shade-loving hydrangeas. (You can see the blue and white ...
If you've always wanted pink and purple French hydrangeas but your plants stay stubbornly blue, try this soil amendment ...
Q: I’d like to plant a hydrangea, but I don’t have many areas in the shade. Are there some types that will do well in sun? – Wanda N. A: You’re in luck. Although the Annabelle types, with the large ...
I live in the Lehigh Valley. In May of this year, I’ll be having some home renovations done that will require the removal of some 20-year-old hydrangea bushes. Rather than discard them, I’ve found ...
Gardening season is in high gear and everyone has a question of some sort. Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University's Extension Service. OSU ...
That’s because one of the most common mistakes in planting a landscape is failing to realize just how big some plants get. The sizes on plant tags are good guides to growth proportions, but they’re ...