Oakleaf hydrangea is a midsized to large deciduous shrub that's native to the woodlands of the American Southeast and is hardy throughout most of the country. Its large, cone-shaped flower heads start ...

Hydrangeas are hugely popular flowering shrubs that can grow happily in pots and provide you with beautiful blooms as part of any container garden. More compact varieties mean it is possible to enjoy ...

I've said it before, but I’ll say it again just to keep me out of hot water — I love grandmas. Really. I love the whole concept of grandmas. My darling wife is even getting ready to be a grandma very ...

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 ...

When businesses first closed down because of the coronavirus pandemic, I began taking walks around my neighborhood, which, as an indoorsy person, is not a thing I did before. And on my walks, I began ...

The end of August is the time to pick up fallen fruit, harvest ripe vegetables, dead head flowers and keep your eyes open for any weeds that have evaded your summer weeding sessions and are now going ...

Often folks will question why hydrangeas did not bear as many flowers as hoped over the years. Pruning might be one avenue to investigate. I have seen all kinds of hydrangeas over the years, and ...