Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful shrubs to grow in the yard, wowing with showy blooms, quintessential to cottage garden planting. However, in the wrong environment and with the wrong care, these shrubs can look far from impressive.
That's why picking the right hydrangea variety is the first step to successful hydrangea care. After speaking with the plant evaluation team at the esteemed Chicago Botanic Garden, there's one type that stands out as the most low-maintenance, resilient, and beginner-friendly: smooth hydrangeas.
