How and when to prune Hydrangeas

[@freddiewatler8893]

my neighbour has just done her hip in - so im going to prune her garden before she comes back from hospital to cheer her up. thanks for this excellent video!!

[@Gardenninja]

Hey Freddie! Good to hear from you and what a act of kindness for your neighbour. She’ll have awesome blooms this year when she’s better. Happy gardening! Lee 🥷🌿🙌

[@iwktwom]

This comment has been reported, ur just too nice, it’s making me feel bad 😂😂😂. Actually made my day 😊

[@freddiewatler8893]

thank you @@iwktwom

[@lindasands1433]

Thank you SO much for referring to a season instead of a month. I get frustrated at gardeners on here saying things like "What to plant in July" when this is the coldest month in the southern hemisphere. So, "late winter" was very helpful. Thank you

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Linda. You’re welcome. I always aim to make my gardening guides as wide reaching and teaching as possible. So it’s made my day to get your positive comment! Many thanks and happy gardening. 🥷🤘🌿 Lee

[@sol-leks6122]

I also appreciate that. You've got a new subscriber.

[@Cga11562]

New to gardening and found Garden Ninjas lesson on pruning hydrangeas full of information, clear and concise. No waffling. Now I can get on with my day!! Thanks

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Cheryl. Glad my gardening guides are helpful. Make sure you subscribe for hundreds of other concise guides from me! 🥷🤘🌿

[@GaiaCarney]

Garden Ninja: Lee Burkhill has the best hydrangea pruning video on KZbin! Clear, simple, encouraging *with* a cute pup! 🤗

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks so much! What a kind thing to say! Make sure you check out my other gardening guides and blog were there are hundreds of helpful articles to make your garden awesome!! www.gardenninja.co.uk 🥷🌿👌

[@madelaine3209]

Your video is the best. Easy to understand and you gave thorough information. I have watched many videos and you gave details that others did not . Thank you!!!!!!

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Madalaine! I’m so pleased the guide is helpful for you and easy to understand. Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿🙌

[@Piper_of_Hamelin]

Totally agree! He gave the when and how with explanations to back up those instructions. Always appreciated. Now we know not just what and how - but also why which fills out our understanding. Thank you!

[@Emma-tv7qt]

Can always count on our garden Ninja and Barry to teach us how to look after new plants! Thanks for another great video xxx

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Emma! 🥷🌿🪴 Happy gardening.

[@salmahaaiiss720]

Thank you soooo much for sharing your videos in laymans terms ❤from Leicester 🇬🇧

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome Salma! Make sure you checkout my blog for hundreds of guides and a lovely gardening forum. Www.gardenninja.co.uk 🥷🤘🌿

[@laureenejackson1441]

Explaining the you prune the plant at the end of winter is very helpful.

[@Gardenninja]

So nice of you! Happy gardening! Lee 🥷🌿

I did exactly how he did and for the first time I have hundreds of bloomings. I’m so happy! Thank you very much 😍😍😍

[@Gardenninja]

Yes!!! Congratulations Aline! Another pruning convert. Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿

[@joshcrawford5625]

This was very helpful. My wife’s grandmother has had one on the side of her house for over 25 years she says. Then she said she didn’t know how to prune it. Thank you

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Josh. Glad it’s a useful guide for you! It will have your gran-in-law pruning for even more blooms and success now! Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿🤘

[@josiesalt3619]

Great instructions thank you - being bold is something I struggle with but your guide & inspirational tips help

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome Josie! Being bold can feel daunting but please follow my advice and you won’t be disappointed with your hydrangeas!! 🥷🤘🥰

[@jameswilmot4537]

I took some Hydrangea cuttings in October 2017. I have three of them today together on the top of my channel homepage.

[@jamesthenabignumber]

Thank you, Lee, for this great tutorial. I've moved into a new house and the previous couple had lived here for 50 years, working on their garden. I think about it like I have inherited something that needs to be preserved, so I'm trying my best to improve my skills. I'm a bit late for the hydrangea (not February!), but it looks much like yours does in this video - same amount of new growth in late March

[@andreamcmanus5958]

Easy to follow advice - I have always had conflicting info on when and if to prune hydrangeas so will be taking your advice in Feb! Thanks

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Andrea. So glad it’s helpful. It’s based on years of my own hydrangea experience and this method works for 99% of Hydrangeas that I’ve grown over the years. Happy gardening. Lee

[@laureenejackson1441]

Thanks for showing how you pruned the plant step by step eith close up shots.

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome Laureene! 🥷🌿🙌 Happy gardening. Lee

[@lotlot]

The most straightforward and clear pruning hydrangea video ive seen

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Kate! What an honour. Now your hydrangeas will look amazing this year all without any pruning drama!! Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿🏆

[@papalegba6759]

thanks mate, good clear stuff. looks like i'm in luck with the timing too, cos i frankly had no idea what time of year was best to do this!

[@Gardenninja]

Great to hear!! That’s another hydrangea saved from either no pruning or hack job pruning!! 😜🥷🌿 Happy gardening. Lee

[@Jonboy90]

Literally thinking the same thing! Cheers Garden Ninja

[@mamaseniavlog]

New friend. Sending full support. Great pruning hydrangea. Love it

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks so much Mama Senia! Make sure you subscribe for even more garden design guides! Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿

[@annasampson5871]

Thanks

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks so much Anna! Welcome onboard! 🥷🌿🤘

[@jeaniekelly6803]

Best clearest instruction ever cheers

[@Gardenninja]

Wow! What an accolade! Thanks so much. Do check out my blog www.gardenninja.co.uk for hundreds more free gardening guides. 🌿🥷🤘

[@marionmcnee8759]

Thanks Garden Ninja! This was a clear and very helpful guide. thanks for the encouragement for be bold with the pruning!

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome! Here’s to thousand of better pruned hydrangeas adorning gardens around the world!! 😂😂🥷🌿 Happy gardening! Lee

[@lindafonseca5187]

I just pruned mine and came inside and picked up my iPad and saw this. I will do better next time. Thanks for the info.

[@Gardenninja]

Linda! How serendipitous. Maybe it’s heard you pick up the secateurs! Happy gardening and make sure you subscribe for more guides! Lee

[@David-sc2ir]

Thank's for the great tips! I have a huge old hydrangea that has gotten so 'tight' with woody growth... I'll be doing your recommendation next February. I have to add.... I took a trip to the U.K. two years ago... oh what beautiful flowers you all have there! You are so lucky you do not have to deal with the horrid heat that we do in the southern U.S. Throughout the U.K. everyone grows the most gorgeous flowers... they were absolutely amazing!

[@Gardenninja]

Hey David. Yes we’re really lucky we have such a temperate climate here in the UK. Means we can grow a staggering amount of plants compared to other regions. You’ll be amazed by how much your hydrangea will thank you come next summer! Happy gardening! Lee

[@janetkellykelly4250]

Ihave two so thankyou it's still Feb so I'll get going on them tomorrow Cheers

[@Gardenninja]

Enjoy your pruning! Once you know how it’s really relaxing. Snip snip!!! Happy gardening. Lee 🌿🥷🤘

[@joebloggs619]

Love the English accent... I grew on from a twig. It had beautiful blooms but I pruned it ruthlessly and got no blooms next season. I But, I this year it looks healthy with many flower heads forming. I will take your pruning advice come pry I g season. Thanks.

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Annemarie. Great to hear from you and good luck with your hydrangea pruning! Happy gardening. Lee

[@delia5588]

Thank you. This was a perfectly explained video. You have such a nice smile!

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Delia. I’m glad you’re finding my gardening content useful. Hehe thanks for the smile compliment too!! Happy gardening. Lee. 🥷🌿

[@delia5588]

@@Gardenninja you’re welcome. Take care! :)

[@deborahnickson4063]

Thank you! So clear and helpful. Now I know when and how to prune my hydrangea. I love your straightforward and positive approach 😀👏.

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome Deborah. Make sure you subscribe for even more garden design hints tips and hacks! Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿

[@theresaramsay9362]

Ive been confused as to how to prune hydrangeas, your video was easy to understand with your clear instruction. On my way out to prune! Wish me luck :-)

[@Gardenninja]

Good luck! Though you won’t need it as now you’re a gardening pro!! Glad my guides been useful. Make sure you subscribe for hundreds more gardening guides! Happy pruning. Lee 🥷🌿🙌

[@45tibi]

Just pruned mine and then I realised I am supposed to know when to prune it. It’s mid January so it will hopefully be fine 😅

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Contantin. You’ll be fine. Some people claim waiting til spring helps protect new buds from frost but I’ve never had any issue with hydrangeas and pruning on Jan. They’re tough shrubs. So don’t panic. Make sure you checkout my website for hundreds more garden design guides! www.gardenninja.co.uk/ 🥷🤘🌿

[@siobhanrichardson2089]

Thank you for a concise and easy to follow guide. I am heading into the garden today and will be putting the advice into practice!

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Siobhan. Glad it’s helpful and your hydrangea will thank you! All the best. Lee 🥷🌿

[@leiaclark8388]

I love your video. Very friendly, straightforward, and you get right to the point.

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Leia! Happy gardening. Lee

[@blaschito1]

thanks for leaving the leaves underneath very important for insects sheltering in winter

[@Gardenninja]

Indeed! I always do. You can have ‘too clean a garden’ sometimes which may look neat but doesn’t help wildlife! Happy gardening. 🥷🌿🙌 Lee

[@rocko7x]

thanks for this upload my hydrangeas didn't flower until a few weeks ago and I was going to chop it down pretty far the other day I'll wait till I see green on it in the late winter like you said, again thank you!

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome Dan! I’m glad my guides saved you from making a misguided hard chop!! Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿🤘

[@gillianbc]

Thanks for this. I pruned mine in Autumn once and it didn't flower at all the following Summer so I've been reluctant to prune ever since. Now I know how and when to do it properly.

[@rubybirch123]

I did this - plant looks dead 😔

[@jaythompson7149]

Hi Lee. In Southern Ontario, here in Canada, I always pruned hydrangeas just before winter set in. Usually October/November. No new growth ever appears here until about April of the next year. We have a lot of the really old "snow ball" variety. I trimmed them back by about 1/3 to 1/2 and the result was never disappointing. Very different climates, yours and mine! Your videos are always very informative and I really enjoy them. Barry is adorable, and you have beautiful teeth! Hugs, Jay

[@Gardenninja]

Hey Jay! Thanks for the comment. My teeth are all my own haha. Plants like Hydrangeas are super tough. Obviously in insanely cold places like Ontario you will need to wait a bit before pruning them but in warmer climates late winter is when I prune mine. They always then put on a good show! Barry’s doing fine. Just need to teach him how to dig up weeds now!! Haha happy gardening!

[@jaythompson7149]

Thanks for your reply, Lee! Actually, where I live isn't as cold as you might expect. This winter has been very mild compared to last year. Your winters seem to not too severe. Would like to visit Manchester some day! Jay

[@deborahralph6147]

Hi Lee, I pruned my lace cap and mop head (both in pots) in February, they were looking very promising until we had some very severe frosts recently here in the Cotswolds Worcestershire, the lovely new growth looks extremely frost damaged mid to top end, any chance it will sprout new growth from these damaged bud areas if I cover it with fleece until the last of the frosts for our area have finished, I know it's a bit like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted but I can but hope LOL, there are new buds sprouting toward the base of both plants so covering with fleece would at least protect those. Thanks for all your useful tips, it's great to watch someone with your knowledge who doesn't over complicate how to get the best from the garden.

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Deborah. Frost can be a pain with all shrubs and can damage flowers. Yes defo fleece them to protect the other buds. You’d be surprised at how resilient they are. So don’t give up hope! So glad you’re enjoying my guides. Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿

[@sarahshoemaker3340]

This is the most useful pruning video I've seen - I have no gardening experience and have watched a few that were overly complicated. Thanks for making this so easy!!

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Sarah. Glad it’s been useful. Make sure you subscribe for more garden guides from me! Happy Gardening. Lee

[@kevintaylor213]

Thank you at last well explained now not so scared to have a go

[@Gardenninja]

So good to hear that Kevin! Go forth and succeed! 🥷🌿🤘

[@DOLfirst]

Will you please show an update of this when it's foliage is full and it is in full bloom?

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Dol, Yes of course. I'll post some on my Instagram this spring so make sure you follow to see them! instagram.com/garden_ninja_lee/

[@DOLfirst]

@@Gardenninja sorry I don't have ig

[@angellas.1314]

I’d love to see an update!

[@ChristopherDillman]

Cool video. Big hydrangea fan. Need to get myself a better pair of sheers. Also good reminder on those angle cuts when pruning.

[@Gardenninja]

Glad to help! Happy gardening Christopher. Lee 🥷🌿🤘

[@KatelynDawn]

In Canada in zone 3 I think our hydrangeas look like this at the end of April or beginning of May! I pruned my hydrangeas down like this in mid April, removing about 1/3 of overall size when I saw the leaf buds nearly breaking. The buds have not broken yet. I hope I did the right thing.

[@pammunford7102]

That’s the most useful video I’ve seen on pruning . Thank you . I have lots of really big hydrangeas in my garden but worry about pruning in case they don’t flower that year 😧

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Pam, Never worry about pruning Hydrangeas. They're super tough and react really well to pruning. So give it a go you won't be disappointed! 🥷🌿🤗

[@eileenwaxler8183]

You are so sweet..thank you for empowering me to prune without worry !!

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome Eileen. Glad it’s been empowering! Now go forth and prune!!! Lee 🥷🌿

[@liamcalling]

Thanks very much. This was a really clear and helpful video which answered all the questions I had. I hadn’t come across your channel before but I’ve now subscribed and look forward to watching other vids!

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Liam. Great to have you on board as one of the new Ninjas! Glad the guides been helpful make sure you checkout my blog where there are hundreds of additional free gardening guides. www.gardenninja.co.uk/ 🌿🥷🤘

[@liamcalling]

Will do!

[@hoppyb6113]

Hi Lee. One of my grandsons bought me a pot mum for Mother’s Day…now we are in late July could you please advise me on how to keep my plant over the winter. Love and Light

[@Gardenninja]

Hi hoppy. The best way is to keep it outside and get it in the ground. Hydrangeas struggle in all but the biggest of containers. Then it will shine!!🥷🥰🤘

[@deanharvey7556]

Your Hydrangea looks just like mine in Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 so this is great advice as we are almost into spring and I better get pruning 🙏

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Dean. Great to hear from you. Enjoy the pruning. You won’t be disappointed. 🥷🌿🤘

[@irenan6585]

Thanks for this; definitely the best video on pruning hydrangeas :-)

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Arti Choke! Glad you enjoyed it. Make sure you subscribe to watch my other 120 garden design hints, tips and hacks! Happy gardening. Lee

[@geraldwalsh6489]

Thanks so much for your easy to follow video on hydrangeas. Where i live,here in Cork,Ireland,the city is built on the River LEE!

[@Gardenninja]

Brill! I’m glad it’s useful for you. Haha the river Lee! Great name!! 😂😂😂🥷🥷

[@mikemckeever2595]

very clear - I will try it in February!

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Mike! Happy gardening! Lee 🥷🌿🤘

[@astonbridgman185]

Super helpful - when and with what is it good to feed hyrdrangeas? With roses I'd be expecting to put down some manure after pruning like this. Any suggestions?

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Aston, the best way to feed Hydrangeas is with a good peat free compost mulch in Spring and Autumn. Hope that helps! Happy pruning. Lee

[@MrDarkentry]

Great informative video - just what I needed to give me encouragement to go for it ! - simple & easy to follow - beautiful border terrier helper too - great stuff and added to favourites ! Thank you Garden Ninja - brilliant.

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Gary. Made up it’s been so helpful. Go forth and prune with confidence now! Thanks for joining the Garden Ninja army! Happy gardening. 🥷🌿 Lee

[@brucebeamon5460]

Thanks for YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS I have a couple of these hydrangeas , one blooms two flowers the other NONE at all . Thanks to you I see what my problem is , 1st they’ve only grown approximately 21/2 ‘ tall and I’ve done no thinning of these bushes, so they are tightly packed ( no room for air ) it’s the end of October here in Detroit so I’ll wait until spring to open up the plants and with your tips they should start to grow taller and bloom ( like others I see in my neighborhood ) also one tip that you deli not cover ( from what I’ve read ) coffee grinds help the plants maintain there original purple or pink colors instead of turning white ( mine have retained there purple hue , the few that I do manage to have bloom )

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Bruce. I’m so glad the video guides proved helpful. Pruning and mulching are your two best friends when it comes to shrubs. I’m not sure coffee grinds would make that much difference really but it’s an organic mulch either way. So give it a whirl and let me know how you get on. Happy Gardening! Lee

[@mo_bra3340]

Thanks for explaining some of this stuff! I live on the central coast of California and it's now August. The blooms on my "Let''s Dance Rhythmic Blue" are all faded out... but not quite dry or papery-feeling. It sounds like you're suggesting to allow my hydrangeas to just do their own thing until late winter...? I was wondering if I should clip off the faded-looking blooms now... but I guess I'll wait. Cheers! :-)

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Mo. I’d wait if I were you. If you clip them off you’re just left with a blobby shrub. So you might as well leave them on for a bit of structure in the winter! 🥷🤘🌿

[@mo_bra3340]

@@Gardenninja OK. I will. Thanks for your response to my post! ;-)

[@Steph_1111]

Thank you, very helpful video, I am ready to be bold and prune my hydrangea! :)

[@Gardenninja]

Go forth and succeed fellow Garden Ninja!! Happy pruning. Lee 🥷🌿

[@dancinlemur]

Such a clear video thank you! It is September and i would like to cut some flower heads and try and dry them, how do i do this whilst not ruining my chances of plenty of flowers next year?

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks so much! I’m glad it’s helpful for you! Oh cut them now. There’s no need to panic. Just cut above a bud or leaf node (leaf) or let them dry on the shrub and then remove in a few months. 🥷🌿🤘

[@dancinlemur]

@@Gardenninja wonderful! Thanks so much

[@Stephen-gp8yi]

Easier than what I thought thanks!

[@Gardenninja]

You're welcome! Glad it helped you. Do check out my blog for hundreds more free gardening guides www.gardenninja.co.uk 🥷🌿

[@pansepot1490]

Wow, the buds are already that open in England in February? My hydrangeas are far behind and I am in northern Italy. And we had a warm winter. Judging from the comments (and videos) people post on KZbin this winter has been warmer than usual everywhere, from Finland to Canada.

[@philk1755]

Top tips and loving the classic Border Terrier one paw up pose! 😄 🐕

[@Gardenninja]

Haha it’s the classic BT look isn’t it!! He’s called Barry and is my best gardening bud! Happy gardening. Lee 🌿🥷

[@AJ-jl5eo]

Ohh dear I got carried away yesterday afternoon in the garden & pruned the hydrangeas, they were all brown & discoloured & finished flowering also the new buds & leaves have appeared. They weren’t trimmed at all last year & so were very overgrown and not a great shape - so it appears I’ve done it super early - are they going to survive?? Thank you for such an informative & easy to understand video - also the dog is super cute! Just wish I checked yesterday before insanity took over🤦‍♀

[@Gardenninja]

Sorry to hear that but don’t worry. They’re tough as old boots. Give it a good mulch now though. Then in early spring if there’s any damage or dead bits jusy snip then our. Make sure you subscribe as I’ve got hundreds of guides to stop you making any more errors. 🌿🥰🥷

[@sjpiran]

Very useful video. Thank you Lee 💚💚

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome Steve. Glad it’s helpful. Make sure you checkout my garden design blog where there are hundreds of design guides and a lovely forum to help gardeners. For free! www.gardenninja.co.uk/ 🥷🤘🌿

[@sjpiran]

@@Gardenninja Thanks again Lee. I love your garden blog 💚💚💚💚😘😘

[@elainehapper6283]

This is very helpful. Thank you!

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome Elaine. Glad you’re enjoying my gardening content. Make sure you check out my award winning gardening blog too packed with hundreds of gardening guides www.gardenninja.co.uk 🥷🌿🤘 Lee

[@0010-n8q]

What a lovely smile at the end of every sentence

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks! Happy gardening and keep smiling. Lee

[@0010-n8q]

@@Gardenninja .. aa bless you

[@PeadarBoc]

Thanks! I've a few hydrangeas that need pruning then. Will get stuck in tomorrow!

[@kevinodonnell6918]

Much appreciated thanks for the advice. Cheers Kevin.

[@Gardenninja]

kevin odonnell glad it’s useful and hope your Hydrangeas look awesome come summer!

[@j.c.miller5842]

Wonderful (and much needed!) post..thanks! A much better plan than whacking wildly, without a clue, at my poor hydrangeas!

[@Gardenninja]

Good luck JC I’m sure you’re new expert pruning style will mean beautiful hydrangea! Happy gardening. Lee

[@hilarybradley3936]

Thanks for the interesting tips it looks so easy

[@Gardenninja]

It really is Hilary once you know how! Happy pruning. Lee 🥷🌿

[@pineconedefense1280]

Thanks! Plenty of hydrangeas here in New England, but probably need to wait another month or so.

[@Gardenninja]

Hey Pinecone. Yes you definitely need to wait until the worst of the winters over. I’ve been to New England in the winter. Beautiful but cold!! (Plenty of leaves to make leaf mould with too from the White Mountains NH!) happy gardening!

[@ianwisermanig362]

Thank you so much very helpful indeed.

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Ian. Glad my Hydrangea pruning guide has been useful. Make sure you checkout my blog where there are hundreds of gardening guides and tips! www.gardenninja.co.uk/ 🥷🤘🌿

[@reviewmomma5258]

That seems nice for small ones…. Mine is huge and the branches droop, specially when it rains.

[@ianc4681]

Straightforward and easy to understand,im on it👍🏻

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Ian! Glad it’s helped. Happy Gardening. Lee

[@ianc4681]

@@Gardenninja Cheers Lee

[@lucyElaine5656]

Thank you for the tips. Barry is really cute. 🐾

[@Gardenninja]

Isn’t he just!!! Glad the tips are helpful! Happy gardening. Lee

[@jlawless365]

Great video. To the pointm .. no excess like good pruning :)

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks John. I’m glad you find it helpful. Happy pruning! Lee 🥷🌿🤘

[@wizzhardA]

Very informative video. Just what I was looking for. You've gained a new subscriber

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks! Welcome to the Garden Ninja revolution! 🥷🌿🤘

[@jennifertavares1682]

This is a great video. Unfortunately I live in Canada so I guess I prune in the spring? There aren't any buds until then.

[@Gardenninja]

Yes! Prune as spring just starts. That will ensure you get the best blooms!! You can tidy up damaged or dead growth throughout the year though if need be. Happy pruning Lee 🥷🌿🤘

[@annemariehayes3714]

How do you prune oakleaf hydrangeas? I’m getting very confused about old/new wood etc. Any advice would be gratefully received. Thank you

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Annemarie. You can tel the older wood as it’s thicker, browner and less flexible. Newer growth is lighter and greener. Here’s some more detail to help! Don’t panic though. Hydrangeas are super tough and resilient!! www.gardenninja.co.uk/how-when-to-prune-hydrangeas/ 🥷🌿🤘

[@lina-zz9kk]

thanks just done mine for the first time i enjoyed it

[@Gardenninja]

Brilliant to hear. I love pruning. I find it mega therapeutic. More people should give it a go!! Happy gardening. Lee

[@lina-zz9kk]

@@Gardenninja Yes it is relaxing sadly i have very few shrubs to prune but while i was doing it i felt v professional and i am sure if the neighbours were watching they may have thought i knew what i was doing. Anyhow thanks a lot and will subscribe

[@Gardenninja]

lina nothing wrong with a bit of smoke and mirrors for the neighbours. Sure you’ve done a cracking job! Happy Gardening. Lee

[@lillisachannel]

Thanks so much for a reassuring and clear video. We've just moved to France (in November) and inherited a bunch of hydrangea bushes at the front of the property. This video has given me confidence to deadhead them today, as there's a lot of grée growth coming through. I've subscribed and now off to see what you have on Wisteria 😂

[@Gardenninja]

Great to hear from you!!! I’ve not covered wisteria yet. But go with the rule of cutting back to three buds on each whip of growth for this year. That should help. Thanks for subscribing and happy gardening! Lee 🌿🥷💪

[@pauljohnston]

Many thanks for this. Really helpful. I wrongly thought you had to cut most of the branches back to the same sort of height from the ground but you obviously left quite a few tall ones while also expecting new shoots right from the base. Can you say anything about that - will the shrub still even up nicely evenly shaped? Many thanks.

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Paul, Apologies for the delay! Yes new shoots will emerge after a harder prune. The key to pruning is being uniform and balanced. I'm sure your Hydrangeas already bounced back! Happy pruning. Lee

[@sgbgoods8078]

Amazing video! So helpful. I moved into my house last summer and discovered a very spindly hydrangea. It never flowered, but there were green leaves. What would your advice be to get it to bloom this year? Thanks so much.

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks so much!! Give it a good chop now. If it’s spindly maybe take it back even by half. That will set it up for success next year. Probably lose some flowers this year but better to get it back to shape though. Happy pruning! Lee 🥷🌿

[@johnmulvey5121]

Well explained. Nice and clear thenks?

[@Gardenninja]

You are welcome! 🥷🌿

[@fortheloveofpearl999]

thank you! very helpful info.

[@tommyandgrampy6297]

Nice video mate thanks

[@Gardenninja]

No problem 👍

[@heatherlinton5057]

Thank you so much I was looking at mine just today and wondered when I need to prune them. We are coming to the end of our "Summer" right now and the colder days/nights creeping up too fast😢😫🇿🇦 I love my hydrangeas and my hibiscus and so afraid of damaging them (Johannesburg SA🇿🇦)

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Heather. Great to hear from you. Don’t worry about damaging them. Both are tough and respond well to pruning. You could even give them both a quick tidy up now before your winter comes! Happy pruning. Lee 🥷🌿

[@zurgitbanzal7913]

I recently bought a potted hydrangea beautiful blue flowers, when can I transfer it into the ground?

[@Gardenninja]

The best time is either Autumn or Spring. When the plant is dormant. Enabling easier root establishment. Happy planting! Lee 🥷🌿🤘

[@zurgitbanzal7913]

@@Gardenninja perfect timing now then…. I still have the dried up flower heads on, should I leave these on and just replant without pruning?

[@markwelllynn92]

During the summer now I'm in zone 6b in ky, can I prune my hydrangea limbs that are touching the ground?

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Mark, yes of course. Maintenance pruning is a must to keep the shape and form of the shrub! Just back to the next set of leave buds. 🥷🌿🤘

[@tonydoherty8056]

Excellent video and well presented well 👏done lad, Just subscribed

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Tony. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a peak at my back catalogue. Lots of garden design guides to help you make your garden awesome! Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿

[@preidie]

So I’ve pruned all mine but only cut to the first new growth as I had read if I cut below it then it won’t flower. I would like to trim it back and bit should I just go for it ? It won’t be the end of the world I guess if j do it but I’ve got 6/7 in my garden and it’s amazing when they flower

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Bagaddict71. That’s not necessarily true. Whilst they tend to flower at the tips it all depends on the time of pruning. If you prune off a bud that’s already in existence yes you’ll remove this years flowers. But if pruning in early spring say March then no. Just keep your eyes on where the buds are. Ie tightly wrapped little sticky out bits Ie buds! Do a hard prune next spring if uncertain! Depends how messy and in need your hydrangea shrub is! 🥷🌿🤘

[@preidie]

@@Gardenninja I’ve done it 😂😂 initially I didn’t cut below any buds but they I got brave and cut to the next bud so time will tell I will report back. I’m in fife near Edinburgh so we can get frost really up till this week hence we do everything so much later. The buds and leaves are just appearing now. 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@Gardenninja]

Ohh lovely Fife! Home of brutal tough plants and can do gardeners. I spend a lot of time travelling around the coast in my Mohome in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥷🌿🚐🤘

[@anavalenciarubio1119]

Hi! This is an amazing video, thank so much. Your advice is consistent to some I'd seen a while ago, but recently Facebook groups have been telling me to prune at the end of summer or early fall, and I'm confused. Any idea where this is coming from? I think I'll wait until late winter, but they're so adamant in late summer that I'm second guessing myself. Thanks again!

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Ana, Thanks for your kind words. I always prune late winter thats whats always worked for me. I'd never prune late fall as you miss all those dried flower heads through winter which I think look lovely! Happy snipping. Lee

[@dianetinline2810]

Iv got my hydrangeas in tall wide pots is this OK??.. they look beautiful but wondering if lm stunting their growth ? . Thanks 🌺🌺🌺

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Diane. Top tip with any plants. If they look fine and are making you smile then they’re ok! Everything will grow bigger in the ground but it depends on what you’re trying to achieve. Give them a feed at the end of their flowering season and see how they do next year. Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿🤘

[@dianetinline2810]

@@Gardenninja awww thanks.. yes l get pleasure from seeing their colour and gorgeous big blooms.. thank you muchly for reply Lee😚

[@GeorgeChipo]

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[@xDarrkShux]

Thank you, I have 2 Hydrangeas like yours and this video helped me out :)

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome! I’m glad it’s helpful for you. Make sure you subscribe to watch more of my 100+ garden design tips and tricks! Happy gardening. Lee

[@americ9597]

Thanks for the informative video. I LOVE hydrangeas and would love to have some blooms in my home. How do I do this without harming the bush? I heard if you cut them they won’t grow back for a year or so.

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Jeanne, Hydrangeas are super tough. They flower each year for a few months. If you cut them off that's the flower finished from that stem for that year, so depends if you want them as cut flowers. But don't panic you're going to then stop them flowering from below the cut the next year. Happy pruning! Lee

[@celtickshatriya4306]

I leave the old heads on to protect thru the winter,they will take a hard prune end of March.

[@Gardenninja]

Yes! In exposed or colder climates the flower heads can offer a bit more protection from frosty dews. 🥷🌿🤘

[@TT-gz2mj]

Thank you for making this so simple and straight forward! Hello from the US

[@Gardenninja]

Hey Teri. Great to hear from you! Glad to hear you’re finding my guides helpful. Make sure you subscribe for more. Happy gardening! Lee

[@thatginettaguy1714]

Great video, thanks

[@Gardenninja]

Glad to help! Happy gardening. Lee 🥷🌿

[@fionamentzel4853]

That was so helpful! Thank you :)

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome Fiona. Make sure you subscribe for more garden design hints tips and hacks. Happy gardening! Lee

[@timothyheath577]

Cute. Seriously cute. Thanks. X☺️

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Timothy!

[@geraldwalsh6489]

Hi Lee Many thanks for your clear video. Our hydrangeas are all deep pink,yet our soil is acidic (Camelias thrive around where i live in Cork,Ireland). How can this be? Also,i find Freesia bulbs do not grow so well. Our soil is heavy clay soil ....is this the problem?

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome Gerald glad it’s useful. To be honest whilst acidity plays some part in the colour it’s not a definite science. Some cultivars will stay their true colour. I wouldn’t bother trying to lime or acidity any soil to change the colour. Just go with Mother Nature!! Bulbs will never truly thrive in clay. It’s just too wet for most. Crocosmia can survive but most others will trail off unless drainage is addressed. Agin plant with Mother Nature not against her and you will be fine! Happy gardening! Lee 🥷🌿

[@carl3684]

Excellent.cheers. I have a lot of deadheads, October, so wait?

[@carl3684]

My only concern is that I've a lot of deadheads тight now...

[@Gardenninja]

You can trim them off now or just leave them. Upto your preference. I like them on for when the first frosts come! They look so pretty in winter when frosty 🥷🤘

[@lucywells1231]

Thank you so much for just putting this in simple terms 🙏🏼 I have a huge one in the front garden of my new house that needs moving. When would you recommend I did this?

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Lucy, Many thanks for your kind words and glad the guides been useful for you. I'd move a Hydrangea or any deciduous shrub mid-winter when they are dormant. It's easier to work with a leafless shrub and they won't go into shock as easily compared to a move when in growth. The only thing to avoid is doing it during or just before a frost. Still water well the day before the move and then immediately after moving. No need to feed or babysit it too much if the ground remains damp. Hope that helps and make sure you subscribe for even more gardening guides! Lee

[@lucywells1231]

Perfect thank you so much.