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Emily Smith

Turns out I've been pruning hydrangeas wrong – but thanks to Sarah Raven's height pruning tip, it's not too late for this year's blooms

Picture of person pruning spent hydrangea flowers.

Hydrangeas are a firm garden favourite, and it's no surprise why, thanks to their impressive blooms and ability to come back each year. However, there are a few steps you can take to ensure you can get more from the beloved flowers.

Once you've mastered how to prune your hydrangeas, the rest of their care is pretty straightforward. And yet there are some ways you can level up your gardening skills and maximise your hydrangea's blooms and make them last even longer – and it's not too late to cut hydrangeas back for spring.

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