TIPS TO HELP YOUR OVER- WINTERED HYDRANGEAS REBLOOM

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BE PATIENT

If your hydrangeas have produced healthy leaves but  not seeing flowers yet, it might be too early. If you don’t see anything that resembles these flower buds, be patient. Don't worry about a lack of flowers until mid-summer.

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Hydrangeas can be referred to as “new wood” or “old wood” bloomers. This is important to consider because pruning at the wrong time could affect their blooms.

PRUNING

SPRING CLEAN UP

Leaves and other debris can carry fungal diseases as well as insect eggs from one season to the next. Diseases and insects can both negatively affect your upcoming season of flowers.

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Compost adds organic matter to your soil which helps to enrich it. The compost acts as a natural fertilizer.

COMPOST GARDEN BEDS

RIGHT PLANT RIGHT ZONE

If your hydrangea has not bloomed for an entire season and it looks like it may not bloom again this year, consider if you are growing a hydrangea species that is suitable for your zone.

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Aside from spring fertilization, you don’t need to go crazy fertilizing. If you have already overfed them, you may have hindered their flower formation.  Hydrangeas do not need an intense fertilization schedule.

NUTRITION

PLENTY OF SUN

Most hydrangeas prefer to live in a little bit of shade. However, deep shade is not recommended for any flowering plant. Sunshine is needed for flowers to grow.

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Once the ground has thawed it is time to start watering your shrubs. Water is essential for growth to produce healthy leaves and beautiful flowers.

WATER WHEN GROUND THAWS

BRING POTTED HYDRANGEAS OUTSIDE

If you have overwintered hydrangeas indoors, don’t forget to bring them back outside!

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There is nothing worse than a late spring freeze. If you are concerned about your flower buds getting nipped by the cold, simply lay a light blanket over the top of your shrubs until the cold weather has passed.

SPRING FREEZE

MULCH

Mulch serves multiple purposes. The first of course is cosmetic. A freshly mulched garden is an easy way to add curb appeal.. The second is for water retention. Mulch itself absorbs moisture, and it helps hold moisture in the soil.

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