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Success With Hydrangeas: A Gardener's Guide Paperback – November 29, 2017

by Lorraine Ballato (Author)
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Finally, a Book with All the Secrets to Growing Great Hydrangeas!
This book reveals all the ins and outs to growing hydrangeas. If you're at all confused about pruning this shrub - and who isn't? - this book will clear things up. If you're worried about how much water to give it especially when it droops in the sun, this book explains it all. And what about transplanting: when is the best time to do that? Chapter four has the answers to that one and covers it all.
 
How to get your plant to bloom
Let's not forget the most common issue people have with this plant: how can I get it to flower reliably? You'll get the scientific insight needed to better site your plant, and how to care for it. Then you can just sit back and watch it flower for you.
 
How is the info presented?
 
  • You'll have the benefit of over 150 photos and illustrations that are used to cover the subject;
  • Thirteen color coded chapters delve into propagation, fertilizing, pruning, pests and diseases (those ugly black spots!), flower color, and so much more;
  • In case you need it, several pages are devoted to how to use these shrubs in your garden;
  • The handy index gets your hydrangea questions answered on the spot when you need them in a quick and easy way.
 
Who is Lorraine Ballato
Lorraine Ballato is a well known garden writer and speaker. She is also the resident hydrangea expert at the New York Botanical Garden where she has been teaching hydrangea classes for over 10 years. 

A much-appreciated gift
Even if you don't grow hydrangeas, I bet you know someone who does and would love to get this book as a gift. All kinds of celebrations from birthdays to Mother's Day to Valentine's Day, and the holidays present lots of opportunities to gift someone with this best selling book. 
 
Order yours today
You can get an inscribed or signed copy from the author's website (lorraineballato.com) or an unsigned copy with the click of a button. Get yours today, just in time for this season.
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  6. ISBN-10
    0982039425
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"...You must check out "Success with Hydrangeas" which is a gem!..." Stephanie Cohen, Award Winning Author and Speaker, December 2017.

"...This book is EXACTLY what gardeners need. Lorraine has organized the very complex world of hydrangeas. Her detailed, well-researched, and easy-to-understand explanation of how the many species of hydrangeas set up buds and flowers taught me SO much...." Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, award winning horticulturist, garden writer, speaker, and owner of Natureworks.


..."Success with Hydrangeas, A Gardener's Guide"(B&B Publishing) is simply great. It covers every imaginable aspect of hydrangea growing, has wonderful pictures covering the four seasons and Lorraine even gets into the current breeding frenzy in hydrangea-land and makes a little more sense of it. The book is well indexed, making its use as a resource very easy..." Andrew Messinger, Hampton Gardener, June 2018.

"...Among the hydrangea books out recently is this one by horticulturist/garden writer/instructor Lorraine Ballato. Hers is a highly organized 13-chapter book to help you make sense of the increasing choices and understand what the plants need to thrive. The book's easy going style makes all the material understandable. The nearly 150 color photos are helpful because they show hydrangeas up close, as well as in varied settings. Alot of explanation is devoted to pruning. Whether your plant blooms on old wood, new wood, or both plays a large role in what and when to prune to have flowers at all. That's one good reason to understand as much as possible about the characteristics of your particular hydrangea." Washington Gardener, one of the top 10 garden books of 2018.

"...The book every hydrangea lover should have...(It) answers the questions everybody asks: When to prune? Why won't it bloom? Should I fertilize? How to transplant? How to protect from wildlife? If you've ever wondered about any of these issues, the information is here and it's easy to find..." Elizabeth Licata, Editor, Buffalo Spree, May 2018.

"...Success withHydrangeas is packed with colorful pictures and great information. The book isincredibly comprehensive, including a chapter on diseases and pests common toHydrangeas, as well as how to treat them. Success with Hydrangeas is an easy toread and understand resource for growing gorgeous Hydrangeas." KerryAnn Mendez; award-winning speaker, author, consultant and garden designer andowner of Perennially Yours, LLC. pyours.com

"...Success With Hydrangeas by Lorraine Ballato is by far THE necessary tool required for anyone who loves Hydrangeas...Lorraine Ballato...really knows her stuff!" Teri Speight, Cottage in the Court, April 2018.

From the Author

I wrote this best selling book after working in a garden center for a few years and noting how confused gardeners were about this fabulous plant. My live audiences displayed the same issues. Enter Success With Hydrangeas. It's a one-stop shop intended to clear the fog and give you the info you need to make your plants thrive and bring you joy. 
 
But every season is different and can't be captured in one book. So I also write a blog dedicated only to hydrangeas for more timely info. It's an easy sign-up from my website (LorraineBallato.com) and you can cancel at any time.
 
My classes and lectures are where you can get further insights into growing this shrub, especially as the landscape (pun intended) keeps changing. Go to the "calendar" tab on my site (LorraineBallato.com/calendar) to see where and when I'll be speaking. I hope to meet you!

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ B&b Publications (November 29, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 206 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0982039425
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0982039427
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.56 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 141 ratings

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As a U.S. based horticulturist, Lorraine lectures, creates social media content, and has her writing and photographs published regularly. She is an instructor at the New York Botanical Garden and in the Connecticut Master Gardener Program as well as for the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut.

Lorraine has been a guest on numerous U.S. gardening radio programs and podcasts from Alaska to Connecticut. She speaks at regional symposiums, flower shows, to civic groups and garden clubs, creating talks that are both instructive and highly entertaining on a broad range of garden-related subjects. Many glowing reviews are at www.GreatGardenSpeakers.org.

In her role as an Advanced Master Gardener, Lorraine works with a sizable team of gardeners of all levels in an organic fruit and vegetable garden. From April through October each year, they grow and annually donate over 1200 pounds of produce to homeless shelters and food banks, train master gardener interns, and assist the gardening public on a weekly basis.

Besides tending the Connecticut garden which Lorraine and her husband have created (including many plants under trial conditions), Lorraine's organic home garden includes seasonal vegetables, her beloved hydrangeas and all manner of ornamentals, which have informed her writing, lectures, and radio guest spots. Their garden is not only a laboratory but has been the subject of magazine articles and has been on several garden tours.

There's lots more info on Lorraine's website, www.LorraineBallato.com, including a list of her speaking topics, where you can go to see/hear her, etc. Her site is also where you will be able to sign up and join the hundreds of other people who read her expert hydrangea blog. A true enthusiast, she writes about hydrangeas throughout the year.

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Stephanie in Missouri
5.0 out of 5 stars Raising lots of hydrangeas
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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I got lots if tips that i needed on these plants, and what kinds of food I need to put on them in spring.
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Sophie
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of information
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
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I've watched many of her videos online and decided to buy the book. Lots of good information that I can refer to often.
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CathyAnn
4.0 out of 5 stars A little pricey, but worth it
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020
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Book is much thinner than expected being priced at 30$. But the information is very concise and useful. I will keep it, but wish that I had paid less.
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kay monde
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Author to Teach You about Hydrangeas
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2023
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Lorraine Ballot's Book is a wonderful gift to yourself or someone who cares about great gardening advice on Hydrangeas.

The Book is well written, easy to read with great photography, clear understandable advice with care instructions & with an upbeat tone & some light hearted humor..

Chapters & pages are clearly defined for reference with colorful tabs on the page edge for easy review.

Lorraine Ballot has a definite passion for gardening & studies the art & science of hydrangeas very well
to become the expert that she is today.

She is truly a Blessing to Nature for her appreciation of the plants & flowers she cares about
& her book encourages & "grows enthusiasm for the love of the garden" .

Definitely, a must read for many a "budding gardener"..!
3 people found this helpful
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Kathleen M Cline
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and a great reference
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2021
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I bought this book to learn how to care for different varieties of hydrangeas in my new home and it is just what I needed. The book is very informative with beautiful illustrations and everything you need to know about hydrangeas. A wonderful book!
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C. D. Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you want to know PLUS everything you need to know.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2018
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Success with Hydrangeas tells you not only what you want to know, it tells you what you need to know. Lorraine's writing style makes you feel you are standing in your garden talking with her.
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Susan Mattern
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Hydrangea Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019
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This is one of the best hydrangea books on the market today! The author is very knowledgeable about hydrangeas!
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meghan gubin
3.0 out of 5 stars It's ok
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019
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It has a lot of information but I think it's missing some vital info
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LMSD
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for hydrangea lovers.
Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2020
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Good content, lovely pictures, smallish, but would make a nice gift for a hydrangea enthusiasts. Not big like a coffee table book, easy to handle, would consider giving it to my grandma.
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Kureej.
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
Reviewed in Australia on March 22, 2021
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Book is written in a way that informations are simply presented. Have most important information.
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