Hydrangeas will start to show new growth in spring and if you want them to thrive, there are three easy tasks you should do now
Hydrangeas will start to show new growth in spring and if you want them to thrive, there are three easy tasks you should do in now(Image: Grace Cary via Getty Images)
With only a matter of weeks remaining before spring arrives in full force, bringing a wealth of colour to our gardens, now is the perfect time to give your plants some attention. Stunning flowers such as hydrangeas will already be showing early signs of new growth, and if you’re keen to give them the best possible start, one gardening expert has recommended three straightforward tasks to carry out right away.
Gardening enthusiast and TikTok creator Ish revealed that three simple jobs could make a significant difference to your hydrangeas when they come into bloom. Anyone fortunate enough to have a hydrangea in their garden would be wise not to overlook these tips.
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.”
A quick prune will diver energy away from old stems, helping to bolster new buds(Image: Olga Yastremska via Getty Images)
By this point, hydrangeas ought to be displaying signs of new growth. That said, if a handful of stems appear to show no signs of life, Ish suggested these are best removed entirely.
Should you spot stems with no growth at the top of the plant, simply trim them just below the last node. A light prune will encourage the plant to channel its energy away from old growth and towards the emerging new leaves.
Once pruning is complete, the expert advised introducing a slow-release fertiliser into the soil surrounding the hydrangeas, such as feed pellets, bloodfish, or bone, reports the Express.
Apply the feed around the base of the stem and water it in generously. Finally, it’s well worth applying a generous layer of mulch around the base of the plant.
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Choose from multipurpose mulch, compost or bark, spreading it 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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