
Hydrangea Hate? Gardeners Swap Blooms for Low-Maintenance Beauties
Gardeners are increasingly swapping out hydrangeas for lower-maintenance alternatives like spirea, butterfly bush, and salvia, citing the hydrangea’s demanding watering needs, vulnerability to pests, and often unpredictable blooming patterns as primary reasons for their waning popularity. Once a garden staple, hydrangeas are now facing competition from plants that offer similar aesthetic appeal with less effort….