As a water-loving, flowering species, many people assume that hydrangeas should be watered everyday through summer, but this is actually not the best practice. Instead, water your hydrangea deeply three times each week. This will help the plant to develop a strong root system, resulting in an abundance of beautiful flowers.

A common issue with hydrangeas is leaves or flowers turning brown, and in these instances, you need to identify the problem in order to resolve it. Here we look at the various factors that can cause hydrangeas to turn brown and die back, and what it is you can do about it.

For most types of hydrangeas, their root systems will remain within the top six inches of the soil. This makes a hydrangea root system remarkably shallow considering the size of the plant. In terms of width, the roots of hydrangea will typically spread horizontally as far as the drip line of the plant.

The length of time it will take for a hydrangea to start blooming will be dependent on a number of things, including the type of hydrangea you have, the climate it is grown in, and how you have been caring for the plant. Here we explain why your hydrangea may not be blooming yet, and what you can do to help it.

Texas Lantana plants are commonly found in, you guessed it, Texas. They also grow natively across much of the southern US. These low growing shrubs are incredibly easy to care for, and make for excellent groundcover in rock gardens or between larger shrubs and trees. They flower freely in bright and bold colors for a long period from spring and into fall, adding color and interest to the landscape. Here we explore the Texas Lantana in more depth, and explain how to best grow and care for this attractive deciduous plant.

The Black Mangrove is an important species which helps to stabilize the shoreline in the coastal regions where it grows natively. It is also a beautiful evergreen plant that grows well in home gardens where the soil is consistently moist or wet. Here we explore how to best grow and care for your Black Mangrove.

The Smooth Alder grows as a large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree. It is a deciduous plant, growing natively in North America, from Nova Scotia in eastern Canada down to Florida and Texas in the southeastern United States. It thrives in a wide range of climates, and can also tolerate a variety of growing conditions.

Tropical flowering shrubs can add a stunning aesthetic to a garden since they typically have vibrant and unusual blooms. Here we take a look at some of the most popular tropical flowering shrubs available.

Dwarf shrubs that thrive in full sun work really well as stand-alone plants, and their size means they are an excellent option for planting in containers. Dwarf shrubs can also be planted in rows to form low borders or hedges. Here we look at some of the best dwarf shrubs available that prefer full sun.

There are plenty of times when plants just don’t seem to grow as quickly as we want them to, and actually for gardeners it can be quite frustrating waiting for plants to increase in size. If you find that you are impatient when it comes to waiting for your garden to fill out, then fast growing shrubs are a great solution.

Here we take a look at a range of shrubs and bushes which produce purple foliage. Some of these are deciduous, while others are evergreen for even longer seasons of interest in the garden.

Here we look at a range of tall shrubs which are good for growing in shady conditions, as well as tall shrubs which are useful for creating shady spots in the garden.