What's prettier than a hydrangea in full bloom? Not much — at least in our opinion. Those bright, bushy plants full of flowers and foliage are a welcomed sight after a rough winter, and we're ...

Everybody Gardens | Doug Oster Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 12:00 a.m. | Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 12:00 a.m. To purchase a signed copy of Ballato's "Success With Hydrangeas," learn more about hydrangeas and ...

The name hydrangea comes from the Greek words "hydor" (water) and "angos" (jar or vessel), reflecting the plant's ability to retain water. Hydrangeas contain cyanogenic glycosides, making them ...