Dec 14
Hydrangeas are among the most dramatic flowering shrubs for gardens, combining large leaves, long-lasting flower clusters, and a remarkable range of sizes and growth habits. Depending on the species, a hydrangea may form a compact shrub for a foundation planting, develop into an 8-foot specimen covered with cone-shaped flowers, produce richly colored oaklike foliage in …
May 19
Coffee grounds are frequently recommended as a natural amendment for hydrangeas. One of the most persistent pieces of gardening advice claims that spreading used coffee grounds around a hydrangea will acidify the soil and turn its flowers blue. The reality is more complicated. Used coffee grounds can be a useful addition to compost because they …
