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Jill Drago

Jill is currently a hobby gardener and stay at home mom. Her love for gardening came from a high school job at a local garden center. Jill then earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Horticulture and Turfgrass Management from the University of Rhode Island. She has spent her years post college as a plant recorder at a botanical garden, golf course horticulturist, and high end gardener. Jill specializes in coastal plantings in zone 6b.

Close up of a gardener wearing green gloves using a shovel to dig a hole in a garden next to a small hydrangea plant with bright pink flowers. Another small hydrangea grows in the background with pale green flowers. The garden is lined with round concrete stones.

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Hydrangea Spacing: How Far Apart Should You Plant Hydrangeas?

Thinking of planting several hydrrangea shrubs this season but aren't quite sure how far apart they need to be? The answer to this question will depend quite a bit on the type of hydrangea you plant, and where you plant them. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through how far apart you should be spacing the hydrangeas in your garden.

Bloomstruck Hydrangea Blossoming in Garden

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For BloomStruck® Hydrangeas

Looking for a popular type of hydrangea that's both easy to grow, and available across most nurseries across many hardiness zones? Bloomstruck hydrangeas are popular for a reason, and are fairly low-maintenance compared to other hydrangea types. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines all you need to know about Bloomstruck Hydrangeas, including their maintenance and care.

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How Long Do Hydrangeas Bloom Each Season?

Are your hydrangeas starting to flower, and you've become curious how long their blooms are going to stick around? In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines how long most hydrangeas will bloom, depending on the type of species you are growing, and the hardiness zone t hey are grown in.

Woman Planting Hydrangeas in Garden with Pink Flowers Blooming

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When is it Too Late to Plant Hydrangeas?

If planting hydrangeas is on your gardening to-do list this year but you are wondering if you are too late in the season, you have come to the right place! In this article, hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago will lay out when it is too late to plant your hydrangeas and when the best time to plant is.

Gardener pruning butterfly bush

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How to Prune a Butterfly Bush in 7 Easy Steps

Butterfly Bushes are wonderful pollinator attractors, but can become unruly if they aren't kept to a regular pruning schedule. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago walks through the exact steps you'll want to follow when pruning your butterfly bushes this season.

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When Should You Prune Hydrangeas?

Do you need to prune your hydrangeas, but aren't sure if it's better to prune them in the spring or the wintertime? Picking the perfect time to prune them can be the difference between full or failed blooms come summertime. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago examines the best time of year to prune your hydrangeas.

Flowers Blooming in Garden in May

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15 May Gardening Tips For Beautiful Flower Blooms

Do you want beautiful flower blooms in your garden this summer? Taking the proper steps in the month of May will help your summer garden flourish. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her favorite May gardening tips for beautiful flowers this summer,

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Gardening Inspiration

17 Full Sun Plants to Grow in May

Looking for some full-sun plants to add to your garden this May? There are plenty of options, depending on your location. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her favorite plants that will thrive in full sun when planted in May!