How do I grow hydrangeas from cuttings? I've had them in water for a few weeks outside and am at the next step.
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-propagation.htm
When and how should I cut back my hydrangeas and rose bushes?
These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/pruning-roses.htm
I've got a wilted hydrangea...what have I done? We just bought a fully bloomed, five-headed hydrangea a week ago, but then it wilted after just 3 days. What can I do to let it live?
Typically, in hydrangea, this is caused by a watering issue, though it could be a number of other things--over fertilizing, leaf scorch (if planted in too much sun), etc. Check the soil and make sure that it is damp, but not soaked. It should have drainage. Has it recently been planted? If newly planted, there may be gaps in the soil around the root ball that is drying out the roots. I would tamp down the soil around the plant. I would also recommend upping the watering. In addition, it could be suffering from shock. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm
Sun or shade?
Generally shade but hydrangeas can take some morning sun. The ideal location in the Southern Hemisphere is to plant them against a south-facing wall - the opposite is true in the Northern Hemisphere.
This article has general principles of hydrangea care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm
We had an early spring and the hydrangea bushes started to get leaves. However, we did have one night of very cold temperatures and the leaves at the end of the stems are brown. There is new green growth at the base of the bush. Should I prune the branches down to the new green growth, or leave them as they are?
You can trim off the brown parts but it may be best to wait a little while to make sure there are no more cold snaps. This article may also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm
My hydrangea bushes have been hit with frost and the leaves that have come out early this spring have started to turn brown. Should I be cutting them back?
I would wait until all threat of frost has passed first and then trim off only what is dead. They will regrow their leaves as long as the stems are alive. Most hydrangea bloom on old growth, so if you prune too much, you will lose the blooms next year. This article will help with pruning: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm
Something is eating the leaves on my Hydrangea. It has been happening for two years now. I spray with a soap solution but they won't go away. I don't see anything when I look at the front or back of the leaves. I'm truly stumped. Can you help?
It could be a few things. One is mites. They are too small to see, but do cause damage to hydrangeas. Another is a fungus. Again, there are several kinds, blight fungus being the most probable cause. Fortunately, there is an organic solution that treats both mites and fungus (as well as many other pests that could be affecting the shrub). Treat the affected areas with neem oil once a week for a month. Here is more information on neem oil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm