Should I Clip The Lower Branches Of My Hydrangea That Touch The Ground?

Question

I have hydrangea bushes where many of the branches are touching the ground. Should I clip/prune them to avoid disease and pests?

Answer 1

You can. You also can cut only the bottom set of leaves. Make sure you don't cut off any buds that are forming for next year (mophead hydrangeas).

Answer 2

You can. You can also only cut the bottom set of leaves instead. Or even see if stem flopping is causing that due to heavy blooms.