Grumpy helps a reader navigate hydrangea issues. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week. "My husband and I are having a dispute on whether hydrangeas can thrive in full sun. I want to plant where it is full ...

Hydrangeas are old-fashioned, yet there are still many new developments in breeding and selection. Both the bigleaf and ...

Deadheading hydrangeas in summer isn’t required, but it helps keep shrubs looking neat. For new wood varieties, deadhead before mid-August so they can settle before dormancy. Old wood varieties should ...