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Mistakes to avoid when preparing your hydrangeas for harsh winter weather

There are about 80 species of hydrangea, and not all get ready for spring in the same way. So it's important to know how to deal with yours before winter hits.
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Hydrangeas will be ‘healthier and look better' if you do 1 simple thing before late autumn

As summer fades and autumn sets in, your hydrangeas require some end-of-season care to ensure they remain healthy and strong for the winter months. One important task during autumn is deadheading.
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You can deadhead hydrangeas any time

Spent blooms on hydrangeas can be left over winter for visual interest or trimmed off. Q: My hydrangeas have lots of dead blooms still attached to them. Should I prune them off, and if so, when is the ...
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Should You Cut Back Hydrangeas Before Winter? When It's a Good Idea—and When It's Not

Pruning hydrangeas at the wrong time can harm next year’s blooms, so it’s best to know your plant type first. Bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, meaning fall pruning can remove next ...