Hydrangea Pruning: What Stays, What Goes, and When

A clear, gardener-friendly guide to pruning every type of hydrangea-without the guesswork or fear of ruining your blooms.

If you've ever stood in front of a hydrangea wondering, "Am I about to kill this?"-you're not alone.Hydrangeas are one of the most misunderstood plants when it comes to pruning. Cut at the wrong time, and you could lose a full season of blooms.In Hydrangea Pruning: What Stays, What Goes, and When, you'll learn exactly how to prune with confidence - no matter the variety.

What you'll learn:

• How to tell which type of hydrangea you have (in minutes)
• The difference between old wood vs. new wood - and why it matters
• Exactly when to prune each variety for maximum blooms
• What to cut, what to leave, and what to never touch
• Simple seasonal pruning schedules you can follow year after year