Hydrangeas are a garden favorite. Blue hydrangeas are in the same category as whale watching - elusive and spectacular. There are a few things we need to do to have blue hydrangea blossoms. First we ...

Hydrangeas have long been a go-to plant for shady Southern gardens. From late April through July, huge flower heads of light pink, pink, rosy red, lavender, light blue, bluish purple, blends of those ...

Hydrangeas have a long tradition of use in shady Southern gardens. From late April through July, huge flower heads of light pink, pink, rosy-red, lavender, light blue, dark blue, bluish purple and ...

Hydrangeas are one of the only types of flowers that can change color. The change in hue happens in response to the availability of aluminum. These gorgeous landscaping plants are like pH alarms for ...

I find the cultivars of big leaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) to be relatively difficult to grow in the Chicago area. Older varieties of this plant produce flowers on old wood, but winters here ...

I have a pink hydrangea and would like to know how to make it bloom blue flowers. — Andrew Landry Hydrangeas are exceptional in that the color of their flowers can change depending on the availability ...

Find out which hydrangeas do need full sun and which prefer shade to thrive so you can give your shrub the best light. Big, bold flowers and foliage give hydrangeas an irresistible appeal that seems ...

What do I need to add to my soil to keep my hydrangeas blue? They turned a rusty pink color after I planted them. -- Cathy Dowgin, via e-mail The color of hydrangea flowers are sensitive to soil ...

Everybody Gardens | Doug Oster Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 12:00 a.m. | Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 12:00 a.m. To purchase a signed copy of Ballato's "Success With Hydrangeas," learn more about hydrangeas and see ...