This Week in the Garden
Wilted Hydrangeas? This Simple Trick Can Bring Them Back to Life

Wilted hydrangeas don’t always mean the end of their vase life. This gardening tip shows how to revive cut hydrangeas using a simple water bath technique that can help drooping blooms perk back up. Learn how to properly recut hydrangea stems, improve water uptake, and restore cut hydrangea flowers so they can continue to brighten indoor arrangements. This method can be repeated several times to extend the beauty of hydrangea blooms before they naturally fade.

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