Pruning mophead and lacecap hydrangeas doesn’t have to be tricky! These beauties flower on old wood—last year’s growth—so don’t cut them back too hard, or you’ll lose your blooms. When to prune: Late winter to early spring (March to April in the UK), once the risk of severe frost has passed. How to prune: Remove dead flower heads just above a healthy pair of buds and thin out any weak or damaged stems from the base. Leave strong, healthy stems intact! Remember, I’m in the UK—pruning times may va