Get better, brighter blues and peak pinks by meeting this shrub's water, sun, and soil preferences.

Coveting blue hydrangeas? The answer is in the soil. You can buy a beautiful blue hydrangea from the nursery, but it won’t stay that way without help. In the absence of the right soil conditions, the ...

Question: We were given a blue hydrangea as a gift and told it needs special soil to remain this color. What should I do? Answer: Keep the soil acidic and you should have continuing blue hydrangea ...

It can be difficult finding your new favorite plant if you're restricted to clay-based soil, but fortunately this gorgeous hydrangea thrives in it.

Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea): This variety is most commonly affected by soil pH. It includes both Mophead and Lacecap types. The color change is most dramatic in these hydrangeas.

What do I need to add to my soil to keep my hydrangeas blue? They turned a rusty pink color after I planted them. -- Cathy Dowgin, via e-mail The color of hydrangea flowers are sensitive to soil ...

I have a hydrangea and would like to know how to make it bloom blue flowers. — Kathy Newman, Gretna Hydrangeas are exceptional plants in that the color of their flowers can change depending on the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kritsada Panichgul It’s a popular piece of garden folklore: Coffee grounds will change the color of hydrangea blooms, making them ...

When gardeners ask how they can change the color of their hydrangea flowers from pink to blue, I sometimes jokingly suggest they move to the east coast where the soils are acidic. Nebraska soils tend ...

Discover what to do with hydrangeas in March, with insights from garden experts. They talk through five key hydrangea tasks to do this month in time for spring.

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular shrubs that can be grown in the ground or in pots. If growing in a container, it is ...

When gardeners ask how they can change the color of their hydrangea flowers from pink to blue, I sometimes jokingly suggest they move to the east coast where the soils are acidic.