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06/11/2026

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06/11/2026
06/08/2026

πŸŒΏβœ‚οΈ Pulling Dead Sticks from Hydrangeas: Quick Tips

β€’ πŸ‚ Dead sticks are normal! Winter can leave behind stems that won’t leaf out in spring.

β€’ βœ‚οΈ Prune, don’t yank. Cut dead stems back to healthy growth or to the base to avoid damaging roots and nearby buds.

β€’ 🌱 Wait for signs of life. Some hydrangeas are late risers, so give them time to leaf out before removing questionable stems.

β€’ 🌸 A little cleanup = more beauty. Removing dead wood helps your hydrangea look tidier and directs energy to healthy growth.

06/08/2026

β€’ 🌿 Climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris) is a beautiful vine that can climb walls, fences, trees, and arbors.
β€’ 🀍 Produces large, lace-cap clusters of fragrant white flowers in late spring to early summer.
β€’ 🌀 Thrives in part shade but can tolerate full sun with adequate moisture.
β€’ πŸ“ Can grow 30–50 feet tall, making it perfect for covering large spaces.
β€’ πŸ§— Climbs by aerial rootlets that naturally attach to surfacesβ€”no tying required once established.
β€’ 🐒 Slow to get started, but worth the wait! Growth accelerates after the first few years.
β€’ πŸƒ Features attractive dark green leaves that turn golden-yellow in fall.
β€’ ❄️ Extremely cold-hardy and reliable in northern gardens.
β€’ 🐝 A favorite of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
β€’ 🌱 Low-maintenance once established, needing only occasional pruning to control size.
β€’ 🏑 Adds year-round interest with textured bark and architectural branching, even in winter..

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05/28/2026

Give the panicle hydrangea a shot! So many benefits vs traditional mophead hydrangeas. This is low stress gardening at its best!!! Please ask any questions. Cheers!

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