This year has been good for hydrangeas and, with such a variety perfect for the Lowcountry's weather, here are a few ...

The summer swings into full flourish with the Glorious Fourth. And gardens swing into full flower and fruitfulness ...

Changing hydrangea flower color with coffee grounds is a popular garden hack that could do more harm than good.

It can be disappointing when a blue hydrangea turns pink, but there are ways to counteract the colour change, and by ...

Acidic soils, with a pH value less than 5.5, set the stage for blue hydrangeas, while soils hovering around a pH of 6.5 to 7 coax out the lilac and indigo tones of purple hydrangeas.

04:00, Sun, Jun 22, 2025 Share Article Bookmark Comments Pink hydrangeas will turn blue and purple if given 1 kitchen scrap ingredient 3 times a week (Image: Getty) ...

The flowers are known for their vibrant colour. (Image: Getty) Tap water, especially the kind you'll find in hard water areas, can be alkaline and cause blue-flowered hydrangeas to take on a pink hue.

Another option for garden enthusiasts is acquiring the Hydrangea Colourant from Thompson & Morgan at the price of £5.99, which is equally effective in changing pink hydrangeas to blue.

From overwatering to "winter zap," here are seven reasons you might struggle to get your hydrangeas to bloom and what you can do to change that!

Winter/Cold Damage: Some hydrangea species can handle a whole lot of cold without even the least of a shiver. When I lived in Bangor, Maine it took no time at all to see that both the smooth ...

Gardening This head-turning new hydrangea has big cranberry-red flowers: George’s Plant Pick of the Week Published: Jun. 28, 2025, 6:26 a.m.