A listener asks when to prune overgrown oakleaf hydrangeas, a native shrub prized for its oak-shaped leaves and fall color.

Know your hydrangea type before you prune. Some varieties benefit from a fall cleanup — others could lose an entire season of ...

English/Cottage Garden Style Blossoming in popularity during the Elizabethan era (1558–1603), English or cottage gardens are ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If ...

Hydrangea owners have been urged to complete one simple task in November to make sure they remain healthy before winter ...