Deciding which hydrangea varieties are best for your garden can be mind-boggling. The hydrangea is America’s most popular deciduous shrub and comes in a dizzying range of shapes and tones. Their bold ...

Q: We have several healthy-looking hydrangeas. One of them is covered with flowers, but on each one, the buds do not all open. There are several large blooms around the edge of each flower. They have ...

At this time of year, you could plunk me down in a woodland setting surrounded by hydrangeas, and I would be in total bliss. I love all types of hydrangeas, including the most elegant of all: the ...

Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) is one of only two species native to Illinois. This small and often overlooked native shrub is much more prevalent in southern Illinois, although it ...

I believe Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha to be the most beautiful hydrangea no one knows about. I know that is an exaggeration, especially in light of the fact it is the Proven Winners National Hydrangea of the ...

Plants that attract bees are necessary for a thriving ecosystem. Here's the trees, shrubs and flowers pollinators prefer most. I had the opportunity to evaluate a university campus recently for ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Hydrangeas wilt in summer heat from sun stress, not just thirst. Morning sun and afternoon shade keep them healthier and cooler. Some types, like oakleaf, handle heat better than others. Hydrangeas ...