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Nothing provides quite the same stunning impact in a floral arrangement as big, beautiful, blooming hydrangeas. Hydrangeas of all colors—blue, purple, white, pink, and red—make their glorious show in Southern gardens in the spring and summer, whether growing lush as a leafy bush, looking charming in a container pot, or of course, dotting the house in vases after being snipped (or picked up from your local flower shop).

Why Your Southern Grandmother Always Sprayed Her Hydrangeas With Hairspray

Because of hydrangea's beauty, they’re a pretty versatile and common flower to grow in a garden, but they’re also pretty sensitive—and their best qualities go to waste once they wilt. There are plenty of reasons a hydrangea might begin to wilt. One of the primary causes is...

Are Your Hydrangeas Drooping? This Gardening Pro Shares How to Fix It

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If your hydrangeas haven't flowered, there may be a few reasons for it. Here's what gardening experts think may be causing your plant's growth to hit a roadblock

5 Reasons Why Your Hydrangeas Haven't Bloomed — And What You Can Do About It

Pouring your morning coffee leftovers into your favorite houseplant or sprinkling used coffee grounds around the soil of your vegetables is a nugget of homespun growing advice that gardeners have been passing down for generations. But does it really work to boost the health of your plants? Some say that...

What Adding Coffee Does to Your Plants, According to Experts

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Vanilla Strawberry hydrangeas are as sweet as they sound. We ask gardening pros for expert advice on how to grow them so they bloom beautifully

How to grow Vanilla Strawberry hydrangeas — 7 steps for dreamy and delightful blooms

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Grandma's Weird Hack for Perfect Hydrangeas Works Like Magic

Follow this guide to get these certified summer fruits to grow right in your backyard

How to Grow a Peach Tree in Your Backyard — And Tips for a Healthy Harvest Each Year

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See our guide to trees, shrubs, perennials, and more to prune this month

7 plants to prune in July – and expert tips for how to trim properly for better, bigger blooms

It's been a banner year for hydrangea blooms! With their heavenly hues of blues and pinks, hydrangeas are a summer staple along the eastern seaboard. And this year, the unmistakable, mophead flowers are blooming and booming in an abundance not seen in years.

Hydrangea Blooms Blossom in Abundance Along the Eastern Seaboard This Year

Cute but a gardening hazard, these furry rodents can ruin your favorite plants in no time. So, here’s How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants!. Squirrels and chipmunks won’t just irritate you by knocking over plants and pots; these adorable mini monsters cause immense damage by digging up bulbs and burying nuts and seeds in pots. But we have just the right tricks to help you keep squirrels out of potted plants without harming them!

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants

Creating a hedge with perennial plants is a wonderful way to add structure, privacy, and beauty to your garden. Perennials come back year after year, ensuring that your hedge remains lush and vibrant with minimal maintenance. As an enthusiastic gardener, I’ve found that the right selection of perennials can transform your garden into a picturesque haven.

10 Hardy Perennials That Are Perfect for Hedges

Hydrangea arborescens, also called wild or smooth hydrangea, is native to the United States and grows across varying climates in USDA zones 3-9. Characteristically in white or lime green, newer cultivars in pink, rose, mauve, and cerise brighten the display. Smooth hydrangea flowers appear in domed or flat-topped clusters from early summer through fall.

17 Gorgeous Varieties of Smooth Hydrangea

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In a heartfelt goodbye that left pizza lovers in Northeast Portland mourning, American Dream Pizza has closed its doors after nearly four decades of serving the community. Founded in the fall of 1985 by Scott McFarland and Sebastian Manilow, this beloved pizzeria became a staple known for its unique traditions and delicious pies.

A much-loved pizza place is closing down suddenly after almost 40 years

All across the Northeast, hydrangeas are in full bloom. In fact, this year they’re having one of the most beautiful seasons we've seen in recent years—a phenomenon that’s drawing tourists, gardeners, and plant-lovers alike to visit the Northeast and New England in the hopes of seeing the photo-worthy landscapes firsthand.

Hydrangeas Are Having a Extra-Stunning Season—Here’s Why

Crocuses, calla lilies, dahlias, irises, and tulips are some classic flowers that don't grow from seeds but from bulbs, an underground structure. Bulbs have short stems, and fleshy leaves and go through a period of dormancy. Growing bulbs requires planning because you don't plant them in the same season the flowers bloom. For example, if you want to enjoy beautiful tulips in the spring, you'll be planting them in the fall.

When To Plant Bulbs, According To Garden Experts

Hydrangeas are a well-known, resplendent flower easily recognizable in front yards and side gardens across much of the United States and beyond. Thanks to this ingenious hack from Dave the Plantman (@dave_the_plantman), it just got even easier to obtain an abundance of the luscious bloom. The scoop. In his Instagram...

Gardener shares simple trick to grow seemingly infinite hydrangea flowers: 'They've done so well'

Savvy gardeners know that deadheading spent blooms keeps annuals and many perennial plants looking their best week after week. But not all plants require deadheading. Some plants continue to bloom their hearts out with little to no pruning, while others are self-cleaning, meaning spent flowers drop off naturally by means of wind, rain, or plant growth. These plants keep on blooming even when you don’t remove the old flowers. If you’re looking to save time in the garden, consider growing plants that don’t require deadheading to stay in bloom.

15 Plants You Shouldn't Bother Deadheading

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A GARDENING expert has shared a 65p tip that will kill your driveway weeds overnight. Weeds can be incredibly annoying, especially in the summer months, when warm weather causes them to grow quicker. Although they cause no harm, their appearance in between the cracks of your patio, or amidst your...

I’m a gardening expert – my 65p hack gets rid of pesky weeds on your driveway overnight, just sprinkle and leave

Anyone cleaning out overgrown areas or even just weeding should beware. Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) may be growing among the plants you are handling. It pays to be able to identify this plant, avoid it and know what steps to take to get rid of it. Poison ivy is a...

What to know about poison ivy before clearing your landscape: Dan Gill explains

Fairy gardens are enchanting miniature landscapes that bring a touch of magic and whimsy to your outdoor space. These charming gardens often feature tiny houses, pathways, and accessories, all surrounded by petite plants and flowers that look straight out of a fairy tale. Choosing the right flowers can transform your fairy garden into a captivating haven that delights both young and old.

12 Best Flowers for Creating a Fairy Garden

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Why Your Hydrangeas Are Drooping—Plus Expert Tips on How to Revive Them

A hydrangea's colorful flowerheads are unmistakable in summer, almost like scoops of cotton candy plopped onto a bush. But they can lose their cheery appeal when...

Why Your Hydrangeas Are Drooping—Plus Expert Tips on How to Revive Them

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