Hydrangea Care
HYDRANGEA INSECT MANAGEMENT
HYDRANGEA INSECT MANAGEMENT Now that spring has sprung in many parts of the U.S., it’s time to talk about hydrangea insect management. For me, insect management is all about doing no harm. There is no reason these days to use products that poison you, the gardener, or the planet. If you have purchased my book, there…
Read MoreHYDRANGEAS IN FEBRUARY
It might sound a little strange to be talking about hydrangeas in February, but if you garden in mild climates like the Pacific Northwest and southern areas of the U.S., it’s possible for you to start working on your hydrangeas now. SHOULD YOU PRUNE YOUR HYDRANGEAS NOW Depending on the kind of hydrangea you have,…
Read MoreHYDRANGEAS ARE HERE
Hydrangeas are here finally! Worry and anticipation are over now that I can see flowers and buds. Like you, I have been holding my breath to see what the hydrangea show will be this year. GROWING CONDITIONS WEREN’T GREAT I am delighted to tell you the flower show is excellent. BUT, don’t think you will…
Read MoreHYDRANGEAS AND FALL ACTIVITY
Many of you have probably seen bits and pieces about hydrangeas and fall activity. In fact, I have been sourced on several of those articles. Fall officially arrived last week and that is the starting bell to consider what you need to do with your hydrangeas. SOME EARLIER POSTS ON HYDRANGEAS AND FALL ACTIVITY You…
Read MoreAUTUMN HYDRANGEA CARE
For gardeners in the Northern hemisphere, we are coming into the home stretch for considering autumn hydrangea care. Where I garden in US Zone 5b, we are almost out of time by mid-August. But if you garden where it is warmer, you have a few more weeks. Here’s what to keep in mind.
Read MoreWILL YOUR BIG LEAF HYDRANGEAS BLOOM THIS SUMMER?
Big leaf hydrangeas (macrophyllas) had a hard time this past winter in the northeast U.S. and elsewhere. The big question is: will your big leaf hydrangeas bloom this summer before the first frost of autumn knocks them back?
Read MoreHYDRANGEA CARE IN SPRING
It’s officially spring and time to pay attention to your hydrangeas. Hydrangea care in the early spring garden ranges from doing nothing to severe cutbacks.
Read MoreHYDRANGEA PRUNING IN LATE WINTER
Thinking about hydrangea pruning in late winter? I know we all get itchy fingers right about now, but take a deep breath and step back.
Read MoreCONTAINERIZED HYDRANGEAS AND WINTER
If you live in the northern hemisphere it’s time to think about bringing in your containerized hydrangeas for winter. Here’s what you need to do and when.
Read MoreLATER SEASON HYDRANGEA CARE
We are coming into the home stretch for what to do w/your hydrangeas in the later part of the season. Where I garden in US Zone 5b, we are almost out of time by mid-August. But if you garden where it is warmer, you have a few more weeks.
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