Pruning Hydrangeas is a scary and confusing topic for many gardeners, you're definitely not alone there. Glad the video was helpful and thanks for watching.
What happens tho when late frost kills off buds on old stems. Then I have growth at bottom with unsightly sticks poking up thru it all over. Are they dead? Can I clip those off? Or will they bloom next year? This happens almost every year. Tried covering when frosts predicted but still burn off and left with the sticks. Frustrated and about to give up on it.
Yes! Bone meal is a great organic fertilizer for flowering plants. Low nitrogen and higher amounts of phosphorous will promote more blooms. And as a bonus, it's also a great animal repellent. Thanks for watching!
Wow , thank you ! You explained everything to a tee ..I'm Sooo looking forward to planting this without fear of ruining it 🌿😁😊
You're very welcome and thanks for watching!
Finally! Someone explained hydrangea pruning to me. Lol. It's the one plant i've always been scared to manage.
Pruning Hydrangeas is a scary and confusing topic for many gardeners, you're definitely not alone there. Glad the video was helpful and thanks for watching.
What happens tho when late frost kills off buds on old stems. Then I have growth at bottom with unsightly sticks poking up thru it all over. Are they dead? Can I clip those off? Or will they bloom next year? This happens almost every year. Tried covering when frosts predicted but still burn off and left with the sticks. Frustrated and about to give up on it.
Any stems that don't leaf out by mid to late April should be cut back to where you see new growth at the base.
Do you recommend bone neal fertilizer?
Yes! Bone meal is a great organic fertilizer for flowering plants. Low nitrogen and higher amounts of phosphorous will promote more blooms. And as a bonus, it's also a great animal repellent. Thanks for watching!
Oooo good reminder !