How do I prune a Hydrangea bush?

How do I prune a Hydrangea bush?
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I have always prund my hydrangea in the early spring after the new growth begins . That way I can see exactly  where the dead stars on the tip of each branch. Trimming in the fall ,you will always run the risk of pruning to low down and cutting off the next growth of flowers .
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