Hydrangea Books by
Lorraine Ballato
Two complementary guides for every hydrangea gardener — one to help you grow them successfully, and one to help you prune them with confidence. Whether you're planting your first hydrangea or trying to rescue a shrub that hasn't bloomed in years, these books take the guesswork out of hydrangea care.
Written by Lorraine Ballato, an award-winning, nationally recognized
hydrangea expert, author, and garden educator.
Success With Hydrangeas:
A Gardner’s Guide
When a garden includes hydrangeas, you can count on months of consistent carefree color if you know what to do with them. Success with Hydrangeas gives tips for knowledgeable and novice gardeners alike on how to grow this favorite garden shrub. Each of the thirteen chapters covers the whys and wherefores in easy-to understand language with nearly 150 photos and illustrations.
Success with Hydrangeas in an award-winning international best seller. It is packed with valuable information including:
- When and how to prune
- When and how to fertilize
- When to transplant
- How to propagate
- When to water (or not)
- And so much more!
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Hydrangea Pruning: What Stays, What Goes, and When
Prune Hydrangeas with Confidence — Know Exactly What to Cut, What to Keep, and When to do What
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
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