With only a few weeks remaining before spring arrives in full force, bringing a wealth of blooms to gardens across the country, now is the perfect time to prepare. Stunning flowers such as hydrangeas will already be displaying signs of new growth, and if you’re keen to give yours a helping hand, one gardening expert has recommended carrying out three simple tasks right now.
Gardening expert and TikTok creator Ish explained that there are three incredibly easy tasks that will benefit your hydrangeas when they flower. So anyone with a hydrangea in their garden, should definitely not miss these jobs. In a recent video, 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.”
Hydrangeas should be showing signs of new growth by now. However, if there are a small number of stems that aren’t displaying new growth, Ish explained that these may as well be snipped off.
Should you discover stems without any growth at the top of the plant, simply trim them just below the last node. A swift prune will assist in redirecting the plant’s energy away from old foliage and towards fresh new leaves.
Following pruning, the gardening expert advised introducing a slow-release fertiliser to the soil surrounding the hydrangeas. Feed pellets or alternatives such as blood, fish or bone meal are all suitable options.
Apply the feed around the base of the stem and water it in generously. The final step is to apply a generous layer of mulch around the base of the plant.
Choose from multipurpose mulch, compost or bark, spreading it evenly around the plant’s base.
Ish explained: “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 the key factors to bear in mind when tending to your hydrangeas: ensuring adequate moisture levels in the soil and providing partial sun exposure.
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