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[quote=Anonymous]PPs are correct.

Peonies: They are herbaceous perennials, which means the above ground growth dies to the ground, while the plant system underground prepares new growth for the Spring. All of the dead plant you see above ground can be cut to the ground at any time; you can even leave a little of the stalk if you are concerned about cutting new growth. The new plant will begin to emerge soon, so as PP siad, be careful not to cut into anything that looks fresh. Even if you don't cut out the old stuff, the new shoots will emerge on schedule, your plant just may look a bit ragged with the mix of dead and new.

Hydrangea: There are nearly 80 species of hydrangea in the world. Thankfully, most gardens focus on just a few main types for landscaping: Bigleaf, Panicle, Smooth, Oakleaf, Mountain, and Climbing hydrangeas. Each of these requires a different kind of care and mainenance, depending on whether the plant blooms on this year's growth (new wood) or last year's growth (old wood). So as PP said, look at photos of yours from last year and google each of these types to figure out what you have. Then search for how to prune that specific variety. They are very forgiving, so if you mess up this year, it will jsut mean they don't look great this season, but it will eventually recover for future seasons. It is best to err on the side of not pruning until you know what you have.

https://homesteadgardens.com/hydrangea-pruning-by-variety/[/quote]

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