Learn when & how to prune your hydrangea with three easy steps—identify wood type, choose timing, and prune without losing blooms.

Oct 4, 2025 · Learning how to prune hydrangeas is an easy gardening skill to master—but knowing when to prune them takes a more experienced grower. Cutting hydrangea stems at …

Mar 26, 2025 · In this article, we’ll teach you all about how best to prune your blooms for healthy, happy hydrangeas! Prune your hydrangea at a 45-degree angle with clippers or pruning …

Jul 20, 2025 · Proper pruning rejuvenates the plant by removing dead, diseased, or weak wood, allowing more energy to be directed toward producing strong new shoots and vibrant flowers. …

Sep 10, 2025 · Learn when to prune hydrangeas by type—bigleaf, panicle, oakleaf, smooth—and tips to encourage healthy blooms and vibrant flowers.

Feb 4, 2025 · Another good reason to prune is to stimulate regrowth and increase flowering. You also want to keep an eye out for leaf spot disease—prune off infected leaves and destroy …

May 30, 2025 · Proper pruning is essential for maintaining the health, shape and blooming potential of hydrangeas. In this guide, we’ll explore what you need to know about when and …

Jan 25, 2023 · Learn when and how to prune hydrangeas without losing next year’s flowers. Find pruning tips for old wood, new wood, and reblooming hydrangeas, plus expert advice for …

Jul 28, 2024 · Depending on your type, you will prune immediately after flowering (old wood) or while the plant is dormant (new wood). Besides pruning at the wrong time, hydrangeas don't …

Aug 4, 2025 · Hydrangeas don't need constant pruning, but the right pruning can make the difference between a bushy green plant and a jaw-dropping floral display. Take the time to …