Q: I have recently bought three hydrangeas for my backyard. I plan to keep one in a pot on my patio, while the other two will be planted at the back of a large border. Do you have any tips on the best ...

These summertime blooms can be fickle, but the “hydrangea whisperer” has a few tips. Consistent moisture is crucial for hydrangeas, but overwatering can be detrimental. The key is to water the base of ...

The second week of April means there is still time to add bare-root shrubs, fruit trees, roses, berries and flowering shrubs such as lilac and hydrangeas to your landscape. Some hellebores will still ...

I was just wondering if you tried Brad’s Atomic Tomatoes. I grabbed a pack of seeds this spring and started them indoors, I must say they are one of my favorites this summer. I think that I will keep ...

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 ...

The pH levels of your soil can affect bloom colors, so amend your soil according to your desired color. Avoid clay soils, as hydrangeas require moist, well-drained soil. Look for blooms from late ...

This is a good time to prune most of the hydrangeas grown in the Chicago region while the plants are dormant. Since your plants are newly planted, there is very little if any pruning for you to do ...