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Pruning 'Summer Crush' Hydrangea in Late Summer or Early Fall

Hydrangea 'Summer Crush' in June... in September Pruning can be a complicated project, especially when it comes to hydrangeas (I can think of one more plant that causes pruning headaches - clematis). That said, if you grow many hydrangeas, especially different types, once you get the hang of it, it begins to come naturally. I used to rarely prune my hydrangeas because I had more space. Now, with a smaller garden, I'm finding that some are getting too large for comfort. Case in point, 'Summer Crush'. It is actually not a huge hydrangea, but it does get larger than advertised - about 5 feet in my garden (the tag said 3-4'). 'Summer Crush' is in the 'Endless Summer' line of hydrangeas and they are among the easier to prune. This is because they bloom on both old and new wood. Therefore, no matter when you prune, you should get blooms. It is the older hydrangeas, the ones that only bloom on old wood, that you have to be careful with. I would recomm...
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I'm published!


Excuse me a minute while I gloat! I've had three photos published in a new gardening book. I've written articles for magazines in the past but this is the first time I've had my photographs in a book. Marie Harrison, a garden writer from northwest Florida, contacted me about a year ago and asked me about some of my photos for a book she was working on, "Flowering Shrubs and Small Trees for the South". I had completely forgotten about it until this week when she graciously sent me an autographed copy. My photos of Fountain Buddleia, Beauty Bush and Kerria were used. It was very exciting and the book looks great with detailed information on more than 100 flowering shrubs and small trees that grow well in the South. Thank you Marie for the book and for the opportunity!

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  1. BenJune 6, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Congratulations. It looks like a book I will add to my many I'm reading at the moment. Beautiful photos and plants!

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  2. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)June 6, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Your photography is always beautiful. Of course you've been published, why wouldn't you be?

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  3. Lisa at GreenbowJune 6, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Way to go Philip!! Congrats and I hope this leads to more publishing. You do take great photos. I so enjoy your blog.

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  4. Carol MichelJune 6, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Excellent and congratulations! You take beautiful pictures, it is nice that they will be shared with others through the book.

    Carol, May Dreams Gardens

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  5. Dig, Grow, Compost, BlogJune 6, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    That's great! You have every reason to be proud.

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  6. Wicked GardenerJune 6, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Congrats!

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  7. RuralityJune 6, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Woo hoo! Cool! Congrats.

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  8. Sweet Home and Garden CarolinaJune 6, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    You are excused so just go right ahead an gloat away, Phillip! Bet I know what book will be on your coffee table.

    Don't go getting a big head now, remember we knew you before you became published :-)

    Seriously, this is a great beginning to what I hope will lead to even better things.

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  9. Tatyana@MySecretGardenJune 6, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Oh, Phillip, congratulations!!! Now, your name is forever in a history of gardening! Your garden is beautiful - well, you've heard it many times, but it is true, and there is an evidence to that now - your pictures in that book! Go Phillip!!!

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  10. sweetbayJune 6, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Wow, congratulations! That is exciting!

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  11. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressJune 6, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    How exciting! You must be very proud. All of the pictures on your blog could/should be published.

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  12. Jim/ArtofGardeningJune 6, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    You do shoot wonderfully. You should have a book published just from your blog alone.

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  13. LayaneeJune 7, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    That is cause for celebration, Phillip. I am very happy for you and hoping there will be more offers to come.

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  14. LesJune 7, 2009 at 3:54 AM

    That is certainly great news. I'll be on the look out for that book.

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  15. F CameronJune 7, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    Congratulations! That's wonderful! Your photos are, of course, so fantastic!

    Cameron

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  16. RandyJune 7, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    Good for you Phillip! I'm so proud! I'm not surprised though your are a very talented photog.--Randy

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  17. Monica the Garden FaerieJune 7, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    Congratulations--that's very exciting. The whole book looks interesting and worthwhile. I have a similar book for Michigan and it's a handy reference and fun book to browse for the photos. Um, I mean, for the articles.

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  18. Laurie and JoshuaJune 7, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Congratulations.
    You take some really good photos.
    www.lifeseedco.blogspot.com

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  19. UnknownJune 7, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    Now it looks like we'll need to go hunting for a copy of the book that YOU have autographed!

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  20. GailJune 7, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Phillip, How delightful! I am so excited for youu...your photos are always wonderful...and it looks like it will be a helpful book for we southern gardeners! Gail

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  21. JanJune 8, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Congratulations, Phillip, on being published. I have always thought your photographs to be noteworthy.

    Jan
    Always Growing

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  22. Peonies & MagnoliasJune 8, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    How exciting and congratulations. Your photos are excellent and I loving checking in on your blog.

    Sandy

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  23. YolanaJune 8, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    congratulations. looks like i need to expand my wish list.

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  24. A.June 8, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    That's awesome! Congratulations!!!

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  25. Bren HaasJune 8, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Congratulations on the booK! I will have to add this to my collection of reads this summer.

    Wonderful photography - it is great to have met you on Blogger!

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  26. joeyJune 8, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Kudos Philip ... what a thrill! Enjoy the grand feeling ~ you deserve it!

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  27. Roses and LilacsJune 9, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    Congratulations Phillip, how exciting. I must say you deserve it, your photos are top notch and your gardens are worth a book in their own right. (Consider that, a lovely book on a serene southern garden with lots of your photos.)
    Marnie

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  28. FrancesJune 9, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Hi Phillip, that is too cool! Your photos are always wonderful, and now they grace the pages of a lovely book. Many congrats! :-)
    Frances

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  29. SK-SJune 9, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Wow! That's great.

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  30. Dee/reddirtramblingsJune 11, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Phillip, I'm so happy for you! It's is great to be published in a book. Maybe you'll write your own book one day and use all your own photographs.~~Dee

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  31. AnonymousJune 11, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Congrats! That's pretty cool.

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  32. Julia EricksonJune 11, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Congratulations! You always have great photographs.

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  33. Annie in AustinJune 15, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    The book looks beautiful, Phillip! Wanting your photos is proof that Marie Harrison has good taste ;-]

    Annie at the Transplantable Rose

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  34. vicki johnsonJune 16, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Congratulations Phillip!! Your photography and writing are certainly worthy of publication in all formats!!

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