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 ...

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 ...