Learn when & how to prune your hydrangea with three easy steps—identify wood type, choose timing, and prune without losing blooms.

Oct 4, 2025 · Learning how to prune hydrangeas is an easy gardening skill to master—but knowing when to prune them takes a more experienced grower. Cutting hydrangea stems at …

Jul 28, 2024 · Depending on your type, you will prune immediately after flowering (old wood) or while the plant is dormant (new wood). Besides pruning at the wrong time, hydrangeas don't …

Sep 10, 2025 · Learn when to prune hydrangeas by type—bigleaf, panicle, oakleaf, smooth—and tips to encourage healthy blooms and vibrant flowers.

Feb 4, 2025 · When pruning hydrangeas in general, it’s best to remove no more than one-third of the plant at any one time when they are actively growing. Your objective determines how you …

May 30, 2025 · Proper pruning is essential for maintaining the health, shape and blooming potential of hydrangeas. In this guide, we’ll explore what you need to know about when and …

Aug 4, 2025 · Knowing your hydrangea type and whether it blooms on old or new wood. In this guide, we'll break down when and how to prune the most common hydrangeas—and help you …

Jan 25, 2023 · Pruning hydrangeas can feel intimidating. One wrong cut might mean no flowers the following year. The good news is that hydrangeas don’t need heavy pruning to stay …

Mar 26, 2025 · In this article, we’ll teach you all about how best to prune your blooms for healthy, happy hydrangeas! Prune your hydrangea at a 45-degree angle with clippers or pruning …

Feb 7, 2024 · Prune just after the flowers fade. Bigleaf and mountain hydrangeas can be trimmed to about 12 inches off the ground. Oakleaf hydrangea can be pruned to the same height or left …