#Hydrangea Soil

Want more blooms on your hydrangeas? Your big leaf hydrangea may need a little attention to the soil acidity and nutrients. Here’s what you need to know. #gardening #gardening101 #gardeningtips #hydrangea #hydrangeaseason

What does the hydrangea like?

Part Two- How to plant hydrangeas. * Pick a healthy plant, the reason I prefer spring planting is that the selection of healthy plants in the fall is very small * Understand the type of hydrangea, you’re planting, know it’s sun and shade requirements, as well as space requirements. * You cannot keep a hydrangea smaller than its mature size, so make sure the space you’re planting it will accommodate its mature height and width. * Dig a hole 2-3x the width of the container abut only as deep. * Place your hydrangea in the hole making sure to error on the high side. Hydrangeas need well draining soil and don’t like their “feet wet”. * You’ll want about 20% compost to 80% natural soil to backfill the hole * Mix 1-1 1/2 cups of fertilizer into the compost mixture * Backfill your hole combining the compost/fertilizer mixture with your natural soil. * Do not use fertilizer or compost when planting panicle hydrangeas. They prefer natural soil with no amendments * Do not use fertilizer when planting in the fall. * Once you’ve backfilled the hole, water in well. Add back any lost soil * Gently press your foot around the base to compact the soil. Happy planting💚#hydrangeaqueen

Hydrangeas like very moist soil, so it’s not a good idea to plant them in locations that are hot and have dry soil. If you’re looking for a 4 foot tall and wide rounded shrub for a hot dry location check out Shrubby St. John’s Wort. Rabbit and deer resistant. I can’t always respond to comments so for those of you that are experienced gardeners, please jump in and help as much as you can. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live near me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams. From plant selection and design, flowers to vegetables and of course, pruning, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com! My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 11:30am Central. #Hydrangea #hydrangeas #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil

Top 3 mistakes to avoid if you want show stopping hydrangeas!! 👇🏻 SAVE this post and follow @fidlinaroundhome for more home + garden tips + inspo 💙 🪴 Improper Pruning: Different types of hydrangeas require different types of pruning! For example, bigleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so prune after they finish flowering. However, panicle hydrangeas bloom on new wood and should be pruned in late winter or early spring! 💦 Incorrect Watering: Hydrangeas need really moist soil, especially in their first year of growth. But overwatering (or not watering enough) can both cause stress to the plant. SO! Aim for deep, infrequent watering rather than shallow, frequent watering to encourage strong root development 🙌🏻 ☀️ Wrong Plant Location: Hydrangeas need the right balance of sunlight and shade to thrive. Too much sun can scorch the leaves, while too much shade can reduce blooming, SO plant hydrangeas where they receive morning sun and afternoon shade Are you making any of these mistakes?! Tell me below how your hydrangeas are doing!! Happy growing!! 💦☀️🪴 #hydrangeaseason #hydrangeasofinstagram #hydrangeaflower

If your Endless Summer hydrangeas are blooming more meh than majestic, it’s time to check in on what’s going on beneath the surface…literally. If you’re looking for bright blue beauties — they thrive in acidic soil, and if your pH is too high (above 6.0), you’re missing out on that bold, signature blue. Start by testing your soil’s pH (super easy with a kit). Then, sprinkle in some Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier…this magical dust helps shift your blooms from pink to that lush Cape Cod blue!! Top it all off with Espoma Organic Holly-tone to feed the roots and fuel full, vibrant flowers all season long. Because around here, we don’t just grow plants—we grow showstoppers. @espomaorganic @endlesssummerhydrangeas #EndlessSummerHydrangea #HydrangeaCare #EspomaLove #GardenGlowUp #SoilMatters #OrganicGardening #BlueHydrangeas #PerennialGoals

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Most people prune smooth hydrangeas WRONG… here’s what actually works 👀 I cut mine back HARD every early spring (about 6 inches) and they come back bigger and fuller every year 🌸 Don’t be scared to prune them — they actually LOVE it. I also use a simple fertilizer that makes a huge difference in how full they grow. 👇 Comment “LINK” and I’ll send you my full hydrangea care guide + everything I use (Canada & US) Save this so you remember what to do each spring 📌 IMPORTANT! These types are for Smooth hydrangeas!! DO NOT do this to your big leaf macrophylla hydrangeas. Bought these ones from @terraathome and they are from @provenwinners

Y’all my hydrangeas look absolutely amazing this year!!!! I have placed all of my tips and tricks in this guide!!! Hope this helps 🩵💗💜 comment GROW to get all of them!!!

Are you ready to plant? We can't wait to get out into the garden this spring! Follow along for more hydrangea care tips this gardening season 🌸 🌸

Give your hydrangea a much-needed boost this spring by introducing some feed, mulch, and a quick prune. Today’s gardening tips will help your hydrangeas thrive this summer in a few simple steps. #gardeningtips #hydrangea #hydrangeas #planttips #pruning

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