Over the years, I've experienced a love-hate relationship with the South's beloved French aka bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla). Like you, I revere the showy snowballs of blue, purple, pink, ...

Potted hydrangeas and a red chair covered in snow in a backyard. - Sebastian 22/Shutterstock The cold of winter can be very challenging for plants in pots. Unlike plants that are directly in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Daily photo in Japan/Getty Images Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs—and for good reason. They can thrive in ...

A little tending goes a long way toward gorgeous blooms. Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs—and for good reason. They can thrive in a lot of different growing conditions, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Hydrangeas are brimming with nostalgia, stirring memories of endless Southern summers. When winter arrives, these ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The reigning queen of Southern landscaping, hydrangeas are synonymous with warm weather and bright summer days. These beautiful ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Early spring is usually the best time to plant hydrangea. (The exact timing depends on your region, of course.) Planting early in ...

When I was growing up, Dad would bring home a potted hydrangea for my mother at Easter time. As a rule, the plant had huge round flowers in either pink or blue and the plant would proudly be displayed ...

Key Points Hydrangeas often struggle due to poor care, pests, or diseases, but quick action can save them.Proper watering, ...

Don't make the mistake of thinking a smaller size means less impact, though. In reality, breeders design today's smaller hydrangeas to punch above their weight—producing abundant blooms, strong stems, ...

Even with regular care potted hydrangeas can succumb to dehydration, causing their leaves to turn crispy and brown. Upon noticing these signs of struggle, many gardeners would deem the plant beyond ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Daily photo in Japan/Getty Images Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs—and for good reason. They can ...