Shrubs or bushes dying or diseased?

How can i tell if my shrub is dead. I have a couple of bushes, one which is a hydrangea bush. The leaves are green but the flowers are brown and brittle. I also have a “little devil” shrub and it is wilting , is brittle and appears to be dying . Are they diseased?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/06/2017 @ 8:06 pm

If branches snap or break off, they are dead.
Live branches will bend.

You can also scratch the bark to see if it is alive.

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