Hydrangeas will be showing signs of new growth in the coming weeks and there are a few simple tasks you can do now to help them thrive when they flower
Hydrangeas will be showing signs of new growth in the coming weeks and there are a few simple tasks you can do now to help them thrive when they flower(Image: Sandra Clegg via Getty Images)
With only a few weeks remaining before spring arrives in full force, bringing a wealth of colour to our gardens, now is the ideal time to give your plants a helping hand. Stunning flowers such as hydrangeas will already be showing early signs of new growth, and a gardening expert has outlined three simple tasks you can carry out right now to help them flourish.
Gardening expert and TikTok creator Ish revealed three straightforward jobs that will make a real difference to your hydrangeas come flowering season. Anyone lucky enough to have a hydrangea in their garden would be wise to take note.
In a recent clip, he said: “If you want your hydrangea to absolutely thrive this year, then there’s only three steps you need to take around about now to make sure you do it right.”
A quick prune will diver energy away from old stems, helping to bolster new buds(Image: Olga Yastremska via Getty Images)
Your hydrangeas should already be displaying signs of new growth at this stage. However, any stems that aren’t showing signs of life can simply be removed, according to Ish.
For stems lacking new growth at the top of the plant, cut them just below the last node. A light prune will redirect the plant’s energy away from older growth and towards the fresh new leaves.
Following pruning, Ish recommends introducing a slow-release fertiliser into the soil surrounding your hydrangeas. Feed pellets or alternatives such as bloodfish or bone are all suitable options, reports the Express.
Spread the feed around the base of the stem and water it in thoroughly. The final step involves applying a liberal layer of mulch around the plant.
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Choose from multipurpose mulch, compost or bark, spreading it generously at the plant’s base.
Ish stated: “The idea is, you want to hold as much moisture in the ground. So, they like good-draining soil, but they also don’t mind clay soil which is thriving in moisture.
“So keep them nice and wet, and as a result, they’ll be really happy. If you follow those three steps, you’ll have some amazing blooms in your hydrangea.”
Ish highlighted that maintaining your hydrangeas requires remembering just a couple of key factors: ensuring adequate soil moisture and providing partial sunlight.
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