Hydrangea leaves turn brown naturally in the fall, but here’s what to do if browning happens when it shouldn't.

A: Those spots are due to Cercospora leaf spot, a fungus. Since the hydrangea will lose its leaves soon anyways, don’t worry too much now. Once they fall, rake all the leaves out from under the plant ...

Q: My hydrangea didn't bloom this past spring, even though I water and fertilize them regularly. What might the problem be? Will pruning help? Jean, Tulsa A: The cause for hydrangeas not blooming is ...

Hydrangeas not blooming may be due to improper pruning time, winter damage, or too much shade. Bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so pruning them in winter removes flower buds. Smooth ...

Beautiful hydrangeas growing in a large garden bed next to the house - Svechkova Olena/Shutterstock Is there anything more spectacular than a flourishing hydrangea shrub that's in full bloom?

Hydrangea paniculata, also known as "peegee hydrangeas," have pinkish-white flowers and toothed leaves that grow in triads or pairs. There are also a few less-common varieties that you might come ...

I know this is not the typical time to prune hydrangeas, but because the entire plant looks dead, can I prune it some? Also, do you have any ideas for a very large oak tree that has a lot of mistletoe ...

Deadheading hydrangeas in summer isn’t required, but it helps keep shrubs looking neat. For new wood varieties, deadhead before mid-August so they can settle before dormancy. Old wood varieties should ...

Dear Master Gardener: My poor hydrangea has been decimated by black spots similar to the black spots on red tip photinia. I have sprayed with a systemic fungicide to no avail. Do you have a solution?

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