Find out what makes these most popular flowering shrubs thrive.

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular perennial garden shrubs with a variety of foliage and flower shapes. Hydrangeas can be grown in containers; however, for longevity, planting in the ground is ...

Hydrangeas remain a fan-favorite among gardeners for one simple reason: gorgeous, long-lasting blooms. It’s easy to fall in ...

If you want to learn how to grow exceptional flowers and bulbs, “The Flower Garden Deck” (Adams Media, 2025), by Jon Vanzile, is for you. This is more than a grower’s guide, however, as each of the 50 ...

Looking for the perfect hydrangea pairing? Plant this feathery, colorful perennial, which likes similar growing conditions, ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...

Hydrangeas are shrubs that provide large, showy, magnificent blooms when optimal growing conditions are provided. As a gardener, I struggled for many years attempting to provide the exact growing ...

A good place to start is to make sure that you have selected the right plants to meet your design objectives and for your garden’s growing conditions.

I live in Round Rock, and I’d like to grow hydrangeas. However, I’ve met with repeated failures. I even bought one in Aurora, Colorado. The hydrangea guy there […] ...

Hydrangeas' foliage and large, long-lasting flowers make a statement in the garden and containers. They grow quickly, some up to two feet per growing season, and put on a show as a single plant or in ...