If you're talking about bushes to plant, I've seen roses start at $2 for bare root and go up to $50 per bush. Hydrangeas rarely run over $20, and usually go for around $7-$10.
What is more expensive roses or hydrangeas?
Depends on how big the pots are when you buy them. But I think roses are more.
Reply:If your talking going to a florist and buying them. Hydrangeas are. I know this because I am a florist.
Reply:Depends on how they are sold: in bunches or as aan arrangement or bush. It all depends on the season too. Obviously roses will be more expensive during Valentine's. They're also more widely available than Hydrangeas. Hydrangeas have availability depending on the season.
omar
Friday, November 18, 2011
Do I have to repot my hydrangeas when I get them in a plastic nursery pot?
I received this as a gift, and not sure how I need to care for it. They have beautiful violet blooms, and I would like to keep them in good condition.
P.S. I live am in the southern California climate.
Do I have to repot my hydrangeas when I get them in a plastic nursery pot?
I wouldn't right away I would wait till it stops blooming. but after it stops blooming I would. right now if you repot the hydrangea it might shock it and it will die.
Reply:It's always better for the plant to repot it as the stuff it comes in really isn't soil with needed nutrients.
Reply:Absolutely. If you leave them in the plastic pot they will get root bound. Dig a hole larger than the plant (needs sun) Use some good potting soil. Mine come back up every year.
Reply:You would do well to bump them up to double or triple the current pot size. It will be a lot easier to keep the blooms from witling so often as it will allow a larger root space and more water to support them.
Reply:You can keep them in the plastic nursery pot.
Click this link:
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/faq....
P.S. I live am in the southern California climate.
Do I have to repot my hydrangeas when I get them in a plastic nursery pot?
I wouldn't right away I would wait till it stops blooming. but after it stops blooming I would. right now if you repot the hydrangea it might shock it and it will die.
Reply:It's always better for the plant to repot it as the stuff it comes in really isn't soil with needed nutrients.
Reply:Absolutely. If you leave them in the plastic pot they will get root bound. Dig a hole larger than the plant (needs sun) Use some good potting soil. Mine come back up every year.
Reply:You would do well to bump them up to double or triple the current pot size. It will be a lot easier to keep the blooms from witling so often as it will allow a larger root space and more water to support them.
Reply:You can keep them in the plastic nursery pot.
Click this link:
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/faq....
When do you prune oak-leaf hydrangeas?
Oakleaf hydrangea blooms on new season growth. This means that you want to prune it before the growth begins. That would mean to prune in late winter or early spring. You would want to look at the branches and see if some of it is damaged by the winter. If it has, then prune off all the damaged bits. You want to end of the branch that is left to be ready to leaf out when it warms up.
These bushes are mainly grown for their leaves, so if you prune a bit late and cut off the new growth that would have produced flowers, it isn't such a problem.
When do you prune oak-leaf hydrangeas?
IN THE FALL IS THE BEST TIME, IT WONT DELAY NEW GROWTH OR BLOOMS
Reply:Remove growth by 1/3 to 1/2 cutting back when new buds are just appearing. Give a good dose of your preferred fertilizer by adding around the plant. This will give them a good start for the new seasons growth. They are reasonably forgiving plants so don't stress too much.
These bushes are mainly grown for their leaves, so if you prune a bit late and cut off the new growth that would have produced flowers, it isn't such a problem.
When do you prune oak-leaf hydrangeas?
IN THE FALL IS THE BEST TIME, IT WONT DELAY NEW GROWTH OR BLOOMS
Reply:Remove growth by 1/3 to 1/2 cutting back when new buds are just appearing. Give a good dose of your preferred fertilizer by adding around the plant. This will give them a good start for the new seasons growth. They are reasonably forgiving plants so don't stress too much.
What do I do with my hydrangeas for the winter?
they are not in very good shape, but we hope to have them next spring. Do we cut them back? Cover them? Thanks
What do I do with my hydrangeas for the winter?
depends on what kind of hydrangeas they are. If they bloom with pink or blue flowers, then most of them bloom on old wood and should not be cut back. Exceptions are some of the new varieties that bloom on old and new wood, such as Endless Summer. If it is Annabelle, you can cut it to the ground. Here's a guide for pruning the various varieties, since there are so many different types.
Hydrangeas - When To Prune HydrangeasTo complicate the issue, different types of hydrangeas need pruning at different times. You will have to know what type your plant is. ...
gardening.about.com/od/treesshrubs/a/P...
I like to mulch my pink and blue hydrangeas with a good cover of leaves, sometimes they make it with old wood intact to bloom, sometimes not in my unpredictable zone 6b winters.
Reply:Typically, I don't recommend that they are trimmed back until Spring. This provides some insulation for the plant during the Winter. If your particular plants struggled with insects or diseases this past growing season, I would trim them back early. This is the only reason to trim back Hydrangeas now.
Reply:Don't touch them until spring.You can put an extra layer of mulch for a little winter protection.In the spring you can prune off any dead wood.You do not want to prune in the fall-you may be cutting off next years flowers.
Reply:Hi there,
You need to read all of this website so that you will be well informed:
http://www.emmitsburg.net/gardens/articl...
Pruning is the very last paragraph. But you should not prune until you find out what type of shrub you have. You can take a branch with leaves to a nursery and they will be able to tell you.
Happy gardening to you.
Reply:I cut the ones close to my house down to about a foot tall. They put out and bloom fine the next year. The ones further away, I leave alone until they get way too large, then I do the same with them. If you live where it gets very cold, it would be good to mulch around them.
What do I do with my hydrangeas for the winter?
depends on what kind of hydrangeas they are. If they bloom with pink or blue flowers, then most of them bloom on old wood and should not be cut back. Exceptions are some of the new varieties that bloom on old and new wood, such as Endless Summer. If it is Annabelle, you can cut it to the ground. Here's a guide for pruning the various varieties, since there are so many different types.
Hydrangeas - When To Prune HydrangeasTo complicate the issue, different types of hydrangeas need pruning at different times. You will have to know what type your plant is. ...
gardening.about.com/od/treesshrubs/a/P...
I like to mulch my pink and blue hydrangeas with a good cover of leaves, sometimes they make it with old wood intact to bloom, sometimes not in my unpredictable zone 6b winters.
Reply:Typically, I don't recommend that they are trimmed back until Spring. This provides some insulation for the plant during the Winter. If your particular plants struggled with insects or diseases this past growing season, I would trim them back early. This is the only reason to trim back Hydrangeas now.
Reply:Don't touch them until spring.You can put an extra layer of mulch for a little winter protection.In the spring you can prune off any dead wood.You do not want to prune in the fall-you may be cutting off next years flowers.
Reply:Hi there,
You need to read all of this website so that you will be well informed:
http://www.emmitsburg.net/gardens/articl...
Pruning is the very last paragraph. But you should not prune until you find out what type of shrub you have. You can take a branch with leaves to a nursery and they will be able to tell you.
Happy gardening to you.
Reply:I cut the ones close to my house down to about a foot tall. They put out and bloom fine the next year. The ones further away, I leave alone until they get way too large, then I do the same with them. If you live where it gets very cold, it would be good to mulch around them.
What do I do with my hydrangeas for the winter?
they are not in very good shape, but we hope to have them next spring. Do we cut them back? Cover them? Thanks
What do I do with my hydrangeas for the winter?
depends on what kind of hydrangeas they are. If they bloom with pink or blue flowers, then most of them bloom on old wood and should not be cut back. Exceptions are some of the new varieties that bloom on old and new wood, such as Endless Summer. If it is Annabelle, you can cut it to the ground. Here's a guide for pruning the various varieties, since there are so many different types.
Hydrangeas - When To Prune HydrangeasTo complicate the issue, different types of hydrangeas need pruning at different times. You will have to know what type your plant is. ...
gardening.about.com/od/treesshrubs/a/P...
I like to mulch my pink and blue hydrangeas with a good cover of leaves, sometimes they make it with old wood intact to bloom, sometimes not in my unpredictable zone 6b winters.
Reply:Typically, I don't recommend that they are trimmed back until Spring. This provides some insulation for the plant during the Winter. If your particular plants struggled with insects or diseases this past growing season, I would trim them back early. This is the only reason to trim back Hydrangeas now.
Reply:Don't touch them until spring.You can put an extra layer of mulch for a little winter protection.In the spring you can prune off any dead wood.You do not want to prune in the fall-you may be cutting off next years flowers.
Reply:Hi there,
You need to read all of this website so that you will be well informed:
http://www.emmitsburg.net/gardens/articl...
Pruning is the very last paragraph. But you should not prune until you find out what type of shrub you have. You can take a branch with leaves to a nursery and they will be able to tell you.
Happy gardening to you.
Reply:I cut the ones close to my house down to about a foot tall. They put out and bloom fine the next year. The ones further away, I leave alone until they get way too large, then I do the same with them. If you live where it gets very cold, it would be good to mulch around them.
games hardware
What do I do with my hydrangeas for the winter?
depends on what kind of hydrangeas they are. If they bloom with pink or blue flowers, then most of them bloom on old wood and should not be cut back. Exceptions are some of the new varieties that bloom on old and new wood, such as Endless Summer. If it is Annabelle, you can cut it to the ground. Here's a guide for pruning the various varieties, since there are so many different types.
Hydrangeas - When To Prune HydrangeasTo complicate the issue, different types of hydrangeas need pruning at different times. You will have to know what type your plant is. ...
gardening.about.com/od/treesshrubs/a/P...
I like to mulch my pink and blue hydrangeas with a good cover of leaves, sometimes they make it with old wood intact to bloom, sometimes not in my unpredictable zone 6b winters.
Reply:Typically, I don't recommend that they are trimmed back until Spring. This provides some insulation for the plant during the Winter. If your particular plants struggled with insects or diseases this past growing season, I would trim them back early. This is the only reason to trim back Hydrangeas now.
Reply:Don't touch them until spring.You can put an extra layer of mulch for a little winter protection.In the spring you can prune off any dead wood.You do not want to prune in the fall-you may be cutting off next years flowers.
Reply:Hi there,
You need to read all of this website so that you will be well informed:
http://www.emmitsburg.net/gardens/articl...
Pruning is the very last paragraph. But you should not prune until you find out what type of shrub you have. You can take a branch with leaves to a nursery and they will be able to tell you.
Happy gardening to you.
Reply:I cut the ones close to my house down to about a foot tall. They put out and bloom fine the next year. The ones further away, I leave alone until they get way too large, then I do the same with them. If you live where it gets very cold, it would be good to mulch around them.
games hardware
I just saw Ina Garten put hydrangeas in really hot tap water, is this really good for them? Why?
They take up the warmer water better and if the flowers are somewhat closed, the hot water will open them.
I just saw Ina Garten put hydrangeas in really hot tap water, is this really good for them? Why?
Mind your manners! If the Comtessa says it works, it works! Royalty knows these things----
I just saw Ina Garten put hydrangeas in really hot tap water, is this really good for them? Why?
Mind your manners! If the Comtessa says it works, it works! Royalty knows these things----
How can I tell if my hydrangeas, that I planted last summer are not going to bloom?
They both look pretty dead. When I bought them I was told that they would look like that but would bloom eventually. Well, no blooms. SHould I just give up and pull them out of the ground?
Thanks.
How can I tell if my hydrangeas, that I planted last summer are not going to bloom?
First, where do you live? My hydrangeas (in California) are just now putting out leaves. I don't expect flowers for another month of two. If you are in a colder clime, you may have to wait another month.
Look around your neighborhood or the local nursery. Are the hydrangeas there starting to leaf out? If so, then I would go back to where I bought them and ask for a refund!! If local hydrangeas are still hibernating, then I would wait awhile!
Reply:Dont do anything yet - I dont know where you live but mine always look like dried up sticks at this time of year....They'll start growing in about a month...Just wait.
By the way, I live in the midwest.
Reply:It too early. I live in the deep south and my hydrangeas are full of foliage but no blooms yet, but they will bloom they do every year. It just take them another month or so. Give them time.
Reply:Where they like that when you bought them? alot of times for certain flowers to bloom they need a certain type of soil or fertilizer to help them stay healthy and bloom. You also have to prune them every so often. Also if you bought the Greenhouse type normally you can tell if they came with the pretty foil or clear plastic wrapping that they were cared for in a greenhouse which doesn't help you because they are not acclimated to your area.
Thanks.
How can I tell if my hydrangeas, that I planted last summer are not going to bloom?
First, where do you live? My hydrangeas (in California) are just now putting out leaves. I don't expect flowers for another month of two. If you are in a colder clime, you may have to wait another month.
Look around your neighborhood or the local nursery. Are the hydrangeas there starting to leaf out? If so, then I would go back to where I bought them and ask for a refund!! If local hydrangeas are still hibernating, then I would wait awhile!
Reply:Dont do anything yet - I dont know where you live but mine always look like dried up sticks at this time of year....They'll start growing in about a month...Just wait.
By the way, I live in the midwest.
Reply:It too early. I live in the deep south and my hydrangeas are full of foliage but no blooms yet, but they will bloom they do every year. It just take them another month or so. Give them time.
Reply:Where they like that when you bought them? alot of times for certain flowers to bloom they need a certain type of soil or fertilizer to help them stay healthy and bloom. You also have to prune them every so often. Also if you bought the Greenhouse type normally you can tell if they came with the pretty foil or clear plastic wrapping that they were cared for in a greenhouse which doesn't help you because they are not acclimated to your area.
When and how do you prune hydrangeas?
Contrary to flipper's comment MOST hydrangeas bloom on OLD (the previous years) growth and should not be pruned in late summer or fall because you will be removing the buds for next years flowers. Copy and paste the link below for detailed information.
http://www.agnr.umd.edu/users/cmrec/art4...
When and how do you prune hydrangeas?
sorry for the typo...it should have read 'old' wood. My mistake. Report It
Reply:The French hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla, blooms from the previous years buds, and should be pruned in the summer when the blooms have faded. Most hydrangeas bloom on new wood so if you decide to cut your plant back now, I would think that it will send new buds again, but I can't promise you that. Since it isn't necessary to prune hydrangeas every year, I think that if it were my plant, I would snip any dead branches, and possibly do a little shaping, but otherwise let the plant go ahead on its own schedule.
I'm in zone 9 but this should work even in other zones.
Reply:Depending on the area you are in - if harsh winters and the leaves fall off, to leave them alone. If you are looking to keep the plant a certain "size" should check HGTV.com and go to gardening by the yard show. They just had a segment on this topic within the last week.
Reply:It depends. The general rule of thumb is if it blooms in the spring, prune in the summer, if it blooms in the summer prune in winter or very early spring.
Most shrubs require part of the previous season to "set" their flowers for the following season. If you wait too long, you will end up chopping off the following season's flowers.
Master Gardener, OSU, Dana
http://www.agnr.umd.edu/users/cmrec/art4...
When and how do you prune hydrangeas?
sorry for the typo...it should have read 'old' wood. My mistake. Report It
Reply:The French hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla, blooms from the previous years buds, and should be pruned in the summer when the blooms have faded. Most hydrangeas bloom on new wood so if you decide to cut your plant back now, I would think that it will send new buds again, but I can't promise you that. Since it isn't necessary to prune hydrangeas every year, I think that if it were my plant, I would snip any dead branches, and possibly do a little shaping, but otherwise let the plant go ahead on its own schedule.
I'm in zone 9 but this should work even in other zones.
Reply:Depending on the area you are in - if harsh winters and the leaves fall off, to leave them alone. If you are looking to keep the plant a certain "size" should check HGTV.com and go to gardening by the yard show. They just had a segment on this topic within the last week.
Reply:It depends. The general rule of thumb is if it blooms in the spring, prune in the summer, if it blooms in the summer prune in winter or very early spring.
Most shrubs require part of the previous season to "set" their flowers for the following season. If you wait too long, you will end up chopping off the following season's flowers.
Master Gardener, OSU, Dana
A friend of mine saw little yellow birds 'eating' the tops of her hydrangeas any feedback on bird species
Variegated hydrangea, zone 6, Pennsylvania, May 15, 2006
A friend of mine saw little yellow birds 'eating' the tops of her hydrangeas any feedback on bird species
I would guess they were probably gold finches.
Reply:with black wings?..if so gold finches
you can also grow sunflowers, broom corn, cone flowers, coreopsis...they love these types of seeds
i love watching them on my sunflowers and on some types of flowers they will even hang upside down while eating
Reply:Yep, Gold Finches most likely
gert
A friend of mine saw little yellow birds 'eating' the tops of her hydrangeas any feedback on bird species
I would guess they were probably gold finches.
Reply:with black wings?..if so gold finches
you can also grow sunflowers, broom corn, cone flowers, coreopsis...they love these types of seeds
i love watching them on my sunflowers and on some types of flowers they will even hang upside down while eating
Reply:Yep, Gold Finches most likely
gert
Hydrangeas are my wife's favorite so we have 7 of them in pots in the backyard.?
How long is their bloom time. I take care of them like babies, fertilizing, watering, etc.
P.S. Contrary to readers' suggestions, the blueing stuff I bought at the nursery didn't work despite using 2 cans of it from early spring thru today. The color of the flowers turned an ugly dull pink/brown.
Hydrangeas are my wife's favorite so we have 7 of them in pots in the backyard.?
Theoretically hydrangeas should bloom from spring to fall, however, this will be influenced by your growing zone. Since they are in pots instead of the ground (and more effected by climate changes as such) they will probably have a shorter blooming cycle.
To change the color, you'll have to change the ph of your soil (more acidic for blue - hydragneas actually collect aluminim which is what effects its color). If the bluing stuff didn't work, maybe a fertilizer with a lower alkaline rating would help?
Lovely flowers - best of luck with them!
Reply:Coffee grounds and tea bags will make them blue.
Reply:read and follow the info here...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/colo...
it's easier to change the colors in a pot than in the ground, but it still takes time... like a year or more.... it is the combination of the soil pH and the presence of aluminum in the soil or NOT that make the difference between pink or blue mophead hydrangeas.... white ones, the PeeGee or Annabelles will not change color at all....
Reply:I would plant a couple of them in the yard somewhere and see the difference. Plant them near evergreens, as they prefer acidic soil and you may have better luck getting blue flower heads.
That said, check out oakleaf hydrangeas, they are lovely, unusual and have really nice fall color as a bonus.
P.S. Contrary to readers' suggestions, the blueing stuff I bought at the nursery didn't work despite using 2 cans of it from early spring thru today. The color of the flowers turned an ugly dull pink/brown.
Hydrangeas are my wife's favorite so we have 7 of them in pots in the backyard.?
Theoretically hydrangeas should bloom from spring to fall, however, this will be influenced by your growing zone. Since they are in pots instead of the ground (and more effected by climate changes as such) they will probably have a shorter blooming cycle.
To change the color, you'll have to change the ph of your soil (more acidic for blue - hydragneas actually collect aluminim which is what effects its color). If the bluing stuff didn't work, maybe a fertilizer with a lower alkaline rating would help?
Lovely flowers - best of luck with them!
Reply:Coffee grounds and tea bags will make them blue.
Reply:read and follow the info here...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/colo...
it's easier to change the colors in a pot than in the ground, but it still takes time... like a year or more.... it is the combination of the soil pH and the presence of aluminum in the soil or NOT that make the difference between pink or blue mophead hydrangeas.... white ones, the PeeGee or Annabelles will not change color at all....
Reply:I would plant a couple of them in the yard somewhere and see the difference. Plant them near evergreens, as they prefer acidic soil and you may have better luck getting blue flower heads.
That said, check out oakleaf hydrangeas, they are lovely, unusual and have really nice fall color as a bonus.
Hydrangeas from blue to pink - what do I need to get them to change to lavender/pink.?
My hydrangeas are supposed to be blue. It is called, Nikko Blue, but they are getting pink flowers because of the soil they are in. If the soil is sweet, means alkaline, the flower will be pink and if the soil is acidic, the flower will be blue. Try adding a small amount of lime(Be careful when you do it. Wear gloves and don't inhale it.). Maybe your hydrangeas will become pink. I can't guarantee the lavendar/pink color, though. I don't think you can control that much.
Hydrangeas from blue to pink - what do I need to get them to change to lavender/pink.?
You can alter the color of your hydrangeas by changing the pH of the soil surrounding them. Alkaline soil will make the flowers pinker; acid soil will make them bluer. But if you want a pink hydrangea, you should buy a variety which was bred to be pink. Tampering with the soil pH to accommodate one plant in the garden could have repercussions for the entire garden.
Reply:this is one of the better websites with info on hydrangeas... nice follks there, too!.... read here....
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/colo...
the links on the left are great reading, too....
getting the soil just right to get lavender will be tough... you'll see a few blooms in a year that will show lavender color, but they'll want to go one way or the other, mostly.... it's a fine experiment, tho.... and, it's easier to 'play' with a plant in a container than in the soil..... maybe get another to play with?...
Hydrangeas from blue to pink - what do I need to get them to change to lavender/pink.?
You can alter the color of your hydrangeas by changing the pH of the soil surrounding them. Alkaline soil will make the flowers pinker; acid soil will make them bluer. But if you want a pink hydrangea, you should buy a variety which was bred to be pink. Tampering with the soil pH to accommodate one plant in the garden could have repercussions for the entire garden.
Reply:this is one of the better websites with info on hydrangeas... nice follks there, too!.... read here....
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/colo...
the links on the left are great reading, too....
getting the soil just right to get lavender will be tough... you'll see a few blooms in a year that will show lavender color, but they'll want to go one way or the other, mostly.... it's a fine experiment, tho.... and, it's easier to 'play' with a plant in a container than in the soil..... maybe get another to play with?...
What do you do with hydrangeas when the blooms begin to fade?
At some point, do you cut them back for the winter or leave them alone? We live in the midwest and normally I cut back roses in late Nov. or early Dec.
What do you do with hydrangeas when the blooms begin to fade?
A lot of people in harsh climates just leave the dry blooms on as added winter protection. The theory is that the tips of the plants are at the most risk for winter damage, so if the tips are just going to be discarded anyway, there's really nothing lost. In most cases, next year's buds are already developing just below the level of this year's flower heads, so you don't want to prune back very far in any case. If it's not really unsightly (and I think the spent blooms look pretty cool in many cases) I would leave the faded blooms through the winter and do some gentle pruning come spring.
Reply:Remove the spent flowers down to the first set of healthy leaves.Some hydrangeas bloom on growth produced the year before,so if you prune them too hard you may lose blossoms for next year.Hydrangeas make excellent fresh cut or dried flowers.
Reply:I wish I could help, but I live in the southeast, and we don't have to do anything to most of our garden except wait til spring and it all comes back. Our winters are very mild, and our hydrangea's just sit the winter out in their corner of my front yard!
Reply:We have several hydrangeas and we leave the blooms on until after the worse of the winter is over before removing them so that they protect new shoots from frost damage. If your fortunate enough not have that problem where you are dead head as you would do for more hardier shrubs and plants.
Reply:Hello there.......... leave them for they protect the next year's forming buds from frost and snow in the Winter. I live in the UK but I guess that would be the same almost anywhere in the world. You could, if you wished, trim them off back to the next pair of leaves behind the dead flower head, further back if you want to prune the shrub. If you do trim back further, you will not get flowers next year on that branch. Something to be aware of........I have in the past pruned mine back really hard without any hardship. Just did not have any flowers for one year. .chrissie G
What do you do with hydrangeas when the blooms begin to fade?
A lot of people in harsh climates just leave the dry blooms on as added winter protection. The theory is that the tips of the plants are at the most risk for winter damage, so if the tips are just going to be discarded anyway, there's really nothing lost. In most cases, next year's buds are already developing just below the level of this year's flower heads, so you don't want to prune back very far in any case. If it's not really unsightly (and I think the spent blooms look pretty cool in many cases) I would leave the faded blooms through the winter and do some gentle pruning come spring.
Reply:Remove the spent flowers down to the first set of healthy leaves.Some hydrangeas bloom on growth produced the year before,so if you prune them too hard you may lose blossoms for next year.Hydrangeas make excellent fresh cut or dried flowers.
Reply:I wish I could help, but I live in the southeast, and we don't have to do anything to most of our garden except wait til spring and it all comes back. Our winters are very mild, and our hydrangea's just sit the winter out in their corner of my front yard!
Reply:We have several hydrangeas and we leave the blooms on until after the worse of the winter is over before removing them so that they protect new shoots from frost damage. If your fortunate enough not have that problem where you are dead head as you would do for more hardier shrubs and plants.
Reply:Hello there.......... leave them for they protect the next year's forming buds from frost and snow in the Winter. I live in the UK but I guess that would be the same almost anywhere in the world. You could, if you wished, trim them off back to the next pair of leaves behind the dead flower head, further back if you want to prune the shrub. If you do trim back further, you will not get flowers next year on that branch. Something to be aware of........I have in the past pruned mine back really hard without any hardship. Just did not have any flowers for one year. .chrissie G
How do you tranfer potted hydrangeas from outside to inside, do we have to cut them and where should they be?
they are the regular red plants in a pot to put on a deck, should I fertalize, should I cut them down, will they be nice next spring, what should I expect
How do you tranfer potted hydrangeas from outside to inside, do we have to cut them and where should they be?
Hydrangeas are very hardy plants, so I'm uncertain as to why you would want to move them indoors. They range in hardiness from USDA Z3-5. So unless you are in zones 1 or 2, I wouldn't bother to move them in at all.
Be sure to check which varieties you have and find out the zones for them to be sure. Here is a link to help you with pruning: http://www.colorchoiceplants.com/hydrang...
Good luck.
Reply:Hydrangeas are usually grown out doors, but the flowers are used often in dried and fresh arrangements.
They should be fertilised, you can use a prepared slow release fertiliser or an organic one but that also depends on how long your plant has been in the pot and if it had fertiliser in the potting mix. If its been in the same pot for 6mths or more then its best to do so.
They normally die back for winter, loosing all their leaves, this is the time to prune them. Cutting back to a bud and not removing by rule more than a third of the plant. You will see the buds beginning to swell and this is a good time to do your pruning. They will come back strong for you in Spring but keep an eye on their roots and if they start coming out from the base of the pot it is in, you should then put your plant into a larger pot.
If you are not sure about fertiliser, ask someone at your local garden Centre, they should be able to help you, as I am not sure where you live, I cannot recommend as Brand names vary from Country to Country, myself being in Australia. Fertiliser can often change the colour of you re Hydrangea flowers from Pink shades to Blue, so tell them the colour of your plant. They are also prefer some shade so dont put it where it gets full sun and exteme heat.
Reply:CUT YOUR PLANT DOWN TO ABOUT 6 INCHES, DO NOT FERTALIZE, BUT WATER THEM JUST ENOUGH TO DAMPEN THE SOIL. THEN PUT THEM IN A DARK ROOM THAT IS COOL AND LEAVE THEM TILL SPRING. ABOUT THE END OF FEBUARY TAKE THEM OUT, WATER THEM GOOD AND PUT THEM IN AN EAST WINDOW TO CATCH THE SUN. WHEN ALL FROST IS GONE PUT THEM OUT SIDE A BIT EACH DAY BUT NOT FOR LONG. WHEN IT IS SAFE YOU CAN PUT THEM OUT AGAIN FOR THE SUMMER. GOOD LUCK
JOANN
ada
How do you tranfer potted hydrangeas from outside to inside, do we have to cut them and where should they be?
Hydrangeas are very hardy plants, so I'm uncertain as to why you would want to move them indoors. They range in hardiness from USDA Z3-5. So unless you are in zones 1 or 2, I wouldn't bother to move them in at all.
Be sure to check which varieties you have and find out the zones for them to be sure. Here is a link to help you with pruning: http://www.colorchoiceplants.com/hydrang...
Good luck.
Reply:Hydrangeas are usually grown out doors, but the flowers are used often in dried and fresh arrangements.
They should be fertilised, you can use a prepared slow release fertiliser or an organic one but that also depends on how long your plant has been in the pot and if it had fertiliser in the potting mix. If its been in the same pot for 6mths or more then its best to do so.
They normally die back for winter, loosing all their leaves, this is the time to prune them. Cutting back to a bud and not removing by rule more than a third of the plant. You will see the buds beginning to swell and this is a good time to do your pruning. They will come back strong for you in Spring but keep an eye on their roots and if they start coming out from the base of the pot it is in, you should then put your plant into a larger pot.
If you are not sure about fertiliser, ask someone at your local garden Centre, they should be able to help you, as I am not sure where you live, I cannot recommend as Brand names vary from Country to Country, myself being in Australia. Fertiliser can often change the colour of you re Hydrangea flowers from Pink shades to Blue, so tell them the colour of your plant. They are also prefer some shade so dont put it where it gets full sun and exteme heat.
Reply:CUT YOUR PLANT DOWN TO ABOUT 6 INCHES, DO NOT FERTALIZE, BUT WATER THEM JUST ENOUGH TO DAMPEN THE SOIL. THEN PUT THEM IN A DARK ROOM THAT IS COOL AND LEAVE THEM TILL SPRING. ABOUT THE END OF FEBUARY TAKE THEM OUT, WATER THEM GOOD AND PUT THEM IN AN EAST WINDOW TO CATCH THE SUN. WHEN ALL FROST IS GONE PUT THEM OUT SIDE A BIT EACH DAY BUT NOT FOR LONG. WHEN IT IS SAFE YOU CAN PUT THEM OUT AGAIN FOR THE SUMMER. GOOD LUCK
JOANN
ada
How do you care for hydrangeas?
Don't know what state you are in, but go to hgic.clemson.edu. Click on the Landsape, garden %26amp; indoor plants link then click on shrubs and find the hydrangea listing. Poof! Instant info! It is accurate for SC, but it is something to go by.
Good luck.
How do you care for hydrangeas?
I know that they like to be cut back during the winter. They are shade plants, and they love alot of water.
Good luck.
How do you care for hydrangeas?
I know that they like to be cut back during the winter. They are shade plants, and they love alot of water.
Plz help..a question about the hydrangeas plant.. please assignment due tommorow?
if i plant a hydrangea plant today, how long will it take for it to change colour if i put it in a soil with a different pH...it doesnt matter which colour i had or want...i just want to know the a minimum amount of time it would need to change colour, like say a day or a week or sumthing...plz help answer a.s.a.p..thnx
Plz help..a question about the hydrangeas plant.. please assignment due tommorow?
if you have a pink hydranger ... put iron sulphate on it and within a week you can change the flowers to blue
Plz help..a question about the hydrangeas plant.. please assignment due tommorow?
if you have a pink hydranger ... put iron sulphate on it and within a week you can change the flowers to blue
Does anybody know anything about Hydrangeas?
I live in Michigan (zone 5) and I'm just learning how to plant things in my yard. I love Hydrangea's and would love to grow some outside, any tips? sun or shade? best time to plant? Any advice on Tulips, Daylilies are appreciated also!
Does anybody know anything about Hydrangeas?
Thank you for referencing your hardiness zone, it really helps.
There's a huge amount of information out there about Hydrangeas... I'd look for a book by Dr. Micheal Dirr, I'm not sure of the title, but it's his look at Hydrangeas... very informative.
When you ask about Hydrangeas, there are at least four major species of Hydrangea grown in zone 5. Hydrangea arborescens, H. macrophylla, H. quercifolia, H. paniculata. Most prefer shady spots, but not all. Some are large, some bloom in the spring, others summer, still others fall... and each have differing care requirements. I'm hesitant to just 'throw it out there...'
In regard to the bulb plants, Plant them in October, (ideally), and plant deep enough. For Daffodils, Tulips and Hyacinths, plant them 8" deep! I swear in Michigan, the recommendation of 6" is too shallow. I too live in Michigan.
Good luck
I hope that this helps
Reply:u can find the neatest ones at bailey's nursery in Minnesota, they are the founders of the endless summer and the new blushing bride, I think there are care instructions on that site. They are only wholesale but u can find a retail center in ur neighboorhood or at naturehills.com. They ship nationwide!
Reply:Hydrangeas need at least partial shade. The blooms are also affected by the pH of the soil. Acid soils bring pink flowers and alkaline soil makes blue ones. It should be safe to plant them now, unless you're in a really northern zone. Otherwise, don't plant them till after the last frost in the spring. All bulb flowers should be planted in December, or November if it gets cold sooner where you are. Plant them about 4 inches deep, and don't worry about what direction the bulbs are pointed. Mother Nature will tell the plant how to come up. Otherwise, you can usually get mature plants in a garden store and plant them. You'll know when to plant them by when they show up in the stores, but they won't have the mature root structure of bulb planted ones, so they won't last as long.
Most of all, don't give up! You'll probably have a lot of failures in the beginning, but the end result is worth it!
Reply:Hydrangas need alot of water and not full sun but goodlight
Reply:Site Selection
Choosing the right place to plant your hydrangea is one of the most important steps in achieving a beautiful bloom. Hydrangeas are greatly affected by everything from the pH of the soil to how windy the site is.
When planting your hydrangea pick a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Hydrangeas seem to perform the best with full morning sun and cool afternoon shade. Planting hydrangea in a protected area that does not receive strong winds will also benefit the result. High winds tend to dry out the soft foliage causing extreme stress. Hydrangeas can grow in a large array of soil types, but to ensure the best performance plant in soil that is moist and rich in organic matter. The pH of the soil does not affect the growth habit however; it does affect the color of the bloom. A low ph, mean high acid levels, will cause the bloom to be a shade of blue. Conversely, a high pH, due to low acid levels, will cause the flowers to be a shade of pink. This may cause problems when selecting a color because the soil in the pot may be a different pH than the soil in your yard. This will cause the flower color to differ from the expected color.
When and How to Plant
Since hydrangeas bloom on new growth, the best time to plant them is early fall. To begin, prepare the bed by amending the soil with matured compost. Then dig the hole roughly 24 inches wider than the root ball. The hole should be large enough to allow the roots to be spread out. Remove the hydrangea from its pot and loosen the matter roots. Place the shrub in the hole so that the crown is even with the soil. Before backfilling the hole, fan the roots out around the hole. Backfill the hole firming gently to remove and air pockets and to provide support. Finish by watering thoroughly.
Care
To ensure a stronger bloom, we recommend fertilizing twice a year, in early spring and late fall, with a slow release fertilizer. However, fertilizing before they are established will inhibit growth. Be sure not to over fertilize. Over fertilizing will cause the shrub to focus its growth on the foliage and not on flowering, this will causing the leaves to be lush and green but have an absence of blooms. Hydrangeas tend to be relatively resistant to most pests and disease. Since hydrangeas bloom on new growth some light pruning is required. For more information on pruning, check out our Hydrangea Pruning Guide.
LOOK AT THIS LINK ALSO IT WOULD REALLY HELP YOU IT HAS MORE TIPS!!
http://www.springmeadownursery.com/prune...
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;TULIPS TIPS
* What makes some tulips bloom year after year and others give out after just two or three seasons? Sometimes this is just a matter of the care you give the tulips, but often it is the type of tulip you planted. Certain types of tulips, such as species, Kaufmanniana, Viridiflora and Fosteriana are longer lived than others. Darwin Hybrids tend to be perennial.
* Do they bloom at different times? The bloom season is divided into very early, early, mid, or late. A tulip that blooms early should be in flower at the same time as an early daffodil. In our area, early is usually the last week of April or first week of May, but it can differ greatly from year to year.
* Where will tulips grow? Tulips grow in any well-drained soil. They prefer full sun to do their best, but you can often be successful in partial shade if you choose early bulbs. The amount of spring sun is the most important.
* When should I plant them? To provide adequate time for rooting, it is best to plant tulips in late September to mid-October. If you need to plant them a little later, plant them an inch or two deeper and mulch heavily.
* How deep do I need to plant tulips? Plant your tulips 6-10 inches deep. Basically, the deeper you plant your tulips, the hardier they will be. Plant all of the large bulbs such as tulips and daffodils deep enough that you could stack two more bulbs on top of them and still be just below the soil level. You can vary bloom time within a grouping of the same tulip by varying the depth several inches. Deeper bulbs will bloom a little later; shallower bulbs will bloom earlier.
* Do tulips need fertilizer when I plant them? Even though a true bulb has everything it needs to bloom, tulips profit from being fertilized when they are planted. Bulb food, an improvement on bone meal, works best when scratched into the surface of the soil after planting. Other good fertilizers for bulbs are Bachman's Garden Food 10-20-10 and Sustane, an organic product.
* How can I protect my tulips from rodents? Squirrels may be a problem, since they love tulip bulbs and love to dig where you have just planted. In fact, you might even look up and find the squirrel digging on the other end of the row where you're working! A few handfuls of sharp gravel in with the bulb often deter squirrels.
* Most gardeners have luck covering the area where tulips are planted until the ground freezes. Once tulips have made it through the few weeks when they smell like a fresh, tasty treat, squirrels leave them alone. You can cover a small grouping with a pot saucer or a board. Large areas can be covered with chicken wire.
* Spreading blood meal on the surface of the ground where you have planted tulips may confuse the squirrel's sense of smell and keep them from knowing where to dig. Squirrels are a problem, and you may have to experiment until you find what works for you.
* How should I care for my tulips after they bloom? Flower stems should be removed when the bloom has faded to encourage bulb development instead of seed development. Be sure to allow the leaves to grow until they naturally wither in June before you remove the foliage. Fertilize with Bachman’s garden food after flower heads are removed.
* What could cause my tulips not to bloom? There are several factors in tulips failing to bloom, and often it is caused by more than one thing. If it is the first season and the bulb fails to bloom, the most common reasons are squirrels eating the bulbs, soggy soil rotting the bulbs, too shallow planting, or planting too early in the fall. When planted too early, the flower stalk will start to emerge in late fall. The winter will then destroy the flower but won't kill the bulb, resulting in leaves and no blooms. If this isn't the first season and the tulips fail to bloom, the most common reasons are too little sun, removing last season's foliage before it naturally ripened, or the tulip has reached the end of its lifespan.
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;DAYLILIES TIPS
please for daylilies tips check this link because all of it couldn"t fit here:
http://www.smithdaylilies.com/hintsandti...
GOOD LUCK!!!
Reply:You'll find everything here:
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/faqs/hy...
Hope it helps you!
Reply:I happen to sell Hydrangeas in Michigan and i can tell you that there are some reletively new varieties that will produce blooms all summer instead of the single bloom of most hydrangeas. The Forever and Ever and the Endless Summer are probably the best varieties out there on the market. DO NOT listen to what mommanuke told you about the acidity in the soil because she has it backwards. Some varieties are not affected by the ph in the soil. Generally hydrangeas prefer moist, well drained soil in partial shade. Some varieties can tolerate full shade while others can tolerate full sun. Spring is the ideal time to plant, but you can plant them now. Water them daily, because you know how much rain we've gotten here this summer. Feel free to contact me if you have other questions.
Does anybody know anything about Hydrangeas?
Thank you for referencing your hardiness zone, it really helps.
There's a huge amount of information out there about Hydrangeas... I'd look for a book by Dr. Micheal Dirr, I'm not sure of the title, but it's his look at Hydrangeas... very informative.
When you ask about Hydrangeas, there are at least four major species of Hydrangea grown in zone 5. Hydrangea arborescens, H. macrophylla, H. quercifolia, H. paniculata. Most prefer shady spots, but not all. Some are large, some bloom in the spring, others summer, still others fall... and each have differing care requirements. I'm hesitant to just 'throw it out there...'
In regard to the bulb plants, Plant them in October, (ideally), and plant deep enough. For Daffodils, Tulips and Hyacinths, plant them 8" deep! I swear in Michigan, the recommendation of 6" is too shallow. I too live in Michigan.
Good luck
I hope that this helps
Reply:u can find the neatest ones at bailey's nursery in Minnesota, they are the founders of the endless summer and the new blushing bride, I think there are care instructions on that site. They are only wholesale but u can find a retail center in ur neighboorhood or at naturehills.com. They ship nationwide!
Reply:Hydrangeas need at least partial shade. The blooms are also affected by the pH of the soil. Acid soils bring pink flowers and alkaline soil makes blue ones. It should be safe to plant them now, unless you're in a really northern zone. Otherwise, don't plant them till after the last frost in the spring. All bulb flowers should be planted in December, or November if it gets cold sooner where you are. Plant them about 4 inches deep, and don't worry about what direction the bulbs are pointed. Mother Nature will tell the plant how to come up. Otherwise, you can usually get mature plants in a garden store and plant them. You'll know when to plant them by when they show up in the stores, but they won't have the mature root structure of bulb planted ones, so they won't last as long.
Most of all, don't give up! You'll probably have a lot of failures in the beginning, but the end result is worth it!
Reply:Hydrangas need alot of water and not full sun but goodlight
Reply:Site Selection
Choosing the right place to plant your hydrangea is one of the most important steps in achieving a beautiful bloom. Hydrangeas are greatly affected by everything from the pH of the soil to how windy the site is.
When planting your hydrangea pick a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Hydrangeas seem to perform the best with full morning sun and cool afternoon shade. Planting hydrangea in a protected area that does not receive strong winds will also benefit the result. High winds tend to dry out the soft foliage causing extreme stress. Hydrangeas can grow in a large array of soil types, but to ensure the best performance plant in soil that is moist and rich in organic matter. The pH of the soil does not affect the growth habit however; it does affect the color of the bloom. A low ph, mean high acid levels, will cause the bloom to be a shade of blue. Conversely, a high pH, due to low acid levels, will cause the flowers to be a shade of pink. This may cause problems when selecting a color because the soil in the pot may be a different pH than the soil in your yard. This will cause the flower color to differ from the expected color.
When and How to Plant
Since hydrangeas bloom on new growth, the best time to plant them is early fall. To begin, prepare the bed by amending the soil with matured compost. Then dig the hole roughly 24 inches wider than the root ball. The hole should be large enough to allow the roots to be spread out. Remove the hydrangea from its pot and loosen the matter roots. Place the shrub in the hole so that the crown is even with the soil. Before backfilling the hole, fan the roots out around the hole. Backfill the hole firming gently to remove and air pockets and to provide support. Finish by watering thoroughly.
Care
To ensure a stronger bloom, we recommend fertilizing twice a year, in early spring and late fall, with a slow release fertilizer. However, fertilizing before they are established will inhibit growth. Be sure not to over fertilize. Over fertilizing will cause the shrub to focus its growth on the foliage and not on flowering, this will causing the leaves to be lush and green but have an absence of blooms. Hydrangeas tend to be relatively resistant to most pests and disease. Since hydrangeas bloom on new growth some light pruning is required. For more information on pruning, check out our Hydrangea Pruning Guide.
LOOK AT THIS LINK ALSO IT WOULD REALLY HELP YOU IT HAS MORE TIPS!!
http://www.springmeadownursery.com/prune...
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;TULIPS TIPS
* What makes some tulips bloom year after year and others give out after just two or three seasons? Sometimes this is just a matter of the care you give the tulips, but often it is the type of tulip you planted. Certain types of tulips, such as species, Kaufmanniana, Viridiflora and Fosteriana are longer lived than others. Darwin Hybrids tend to be perennial.
* Do they bloom at different times? The bloom season is divided into very early, early, mid, or late. A tulip that blooms early should be in flower at the same time as an early daffodil. In our area, early is usually the last week of April or first week of May, but it can differ greatly from year to year.
* Where will tulips grow? Tulips grow in any well-drained soil. They prefer full sun to do their best, but you can often be successful in partial shade if you choose early bulbs. The amount of spring sun is the most important.
* When should I plant them? To provide adequate time for rooting, it is best to plant tulips in late September to mid-October. If you need to plant them a little later, plant them an inch or two deeper and mulch heavily.
* How deep do I need to plant tulips? Plant your tulips 6-10 inches deep. Basically, the deeper you plant your tulips, the hardier they will be. Plant all of the large bulbs such as tulips and daffodils deep enough that you could stack two more bulbs on top of them and still be just below the soil level. You can vary bloom time within a grouping of the same tulip by varying the depth several inches. Deeper bulbs will bloom a little later; shallower bulbs will bloom earlier.
* Do tulips need fertilizer when I plant them? Even though a true bulb has everything it needs to bloom, tulips profit from being fertilized when they are planted. Bulb food, an improvement on bone meal, works best when scratched into the surface of the soil after planting. Other good fertilizers for bulbs are Bachman's Garden Food 10-20-10 and Sustane, an organic product.
* How can I protect my tulips from rodents? Squirrels may be a problem, since they love tulip bulbs and love to dig where you have just planted. In fact, you might even look up and find the squirrel digging on the other end of the row where you're working! A few handfuls of sharp gravel in with the bulb often deter squirrels.
* Most gardeners have luck covering the area where tulips are planted until the ground freezes. Once tulips have made it through the few weeks when they smell like a fresh, tasty treat, squirrels leave them alone. You can cover a small grouping with a pot saucer or a board. Large areas can be covered with chicken wire.
* Spreading blood meal on the surface of the ground where you have planted tulips may confuse the squirrel's sense of smell and keep them from knowing where to dig. Squirrels are a problem, and you may have to experiment until you find what works for you.
* How should I care for my tulips after they bloom? Flower stems should be removed when the bloom has faded to encourage bulb development instead of seed development. Be sure to allow the leaves to grow until they naturally wither in June before you remove the foliage. Fertilize with Bachman’s garden food after flower heads are removed.
* What could cause my tulips not to bloom? There are several factors in tulips failing to bloom, and often it is caused by more than one thing. If it is the first season and the bulb fails to bloom, the most common reasons are squirrels eating the bulbs, soggy soil rotting the bulbs, too shallow planting, or planting too early in the fall. When planted too early, the flower stalk will start to emerge in late fall. The winter will then destroy the flower but won't kill the bulb, resulting in leaves and no blooms. If this isn't the first season and the tulips fail to bloom, the most common reasons are too little sun, removing last season's foliage before it naturally ripened, or the tulip has reached the end of its lifespan.
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;DAYLILIES TIPS
please for daylilies tips check this link because all of it couldn"t fit here:
http://www.smithdaylilies.com/hintsandti...
GOOD LUCK!!!
Reply:You'll find everything here:
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/faqs/hy...
Hope it helps you!
Reply:I happen to sell Hydrangeas in Michigan and i can tell you that there are some reletively new varieties that will produce blooms all summer instead of the single bloom of most hydrangeas. The Forever and Ever and the Endless Summer are probably the best varieties out there on the market. DO NOT listen to what mommanuke told you about the acidity in the soil because she has it backwards. Some varieties are not affected by the ph in the soil. Generally hydrangeas prefer moist, well drained soil in partial shade. Some varieties can tolerate full shade while others can tolerate full sun. Spring is the ideal time to plant, but you can plant them now. Water them daily, because you know how much rain we've gotten here this summer. Feel free to contact me if you have other questions.
I'm planting my Hydrangeas. My cat uses the dirt. Will her urine kill the flowers? What preparation can I do?
Should I mix compost in? Completely remove all the dirt? What?
I'm planting my Hydrangeas. My cat uses the dirt. Will her urine kill the flowers? What preparation can I do?
Her urine will probably kill the flowers. How about keeping her inside %26amp; getting a litter pan? Did you know that indoor/outdoor cats live an average of 5-6 yrs %26amp; that an indoor only cat lives an average of 19 yrs?
Reply:We just planted some flowers recently and our cats got into them overnight. To deter them, we put chicken wire down on the soil all around the flowers. As far as I can tell so far, the wire bothers their feet and keeps them out, so it might be something for you to try.
Good luck.
Reply:You can scatter dolomite lime on the soil.
When your cat pees, she'll be creating a neutral acid/alkaline, rather than throwing it all off.
Don't work a whole lot of lime into the soil before-hand. Just a sprinkling at the top, under the bark or other mulch, is fine. Then water it in.
Don't plant the hydrangeas in a giant litter box yourself if you could be pregnant.
Also, don't plant veggies there.
The Lime will help to de-stinkify the poo-ies she'll happily bury into the newly loosened soil.
She's a good kitty, she just knows a good bit of ground when she paws it!
Get the Lime. You'll know it's okay for her to go where it comes naturally.
Pet that kitty once for me.
Reply:well, this guy who adviced u to use lime is very correct. there is a bloody neighbour cat who kept coming into my garden and sh''''tting there. i sprayed cat repellent on the perimeter and put lime pellets all over my garden. bloody cat doesn't come any more. but first u find out in which soil hydrangeas like to be. if they like acid soil liming it would kill them. good luck
Reply:Cats detest the smell of citrus fruits..scatter orange peels throughout the area..
Reply:I own 5 cats they haven't killed the flowers yet!
addis
I'm planting my Hydrangeas. My cat uses the dirt. Will her urine kill the flowers? What preparation can I do?
Her urine will probably kill the flowers. How about keeping her inside %26amp; getting a litter pan? Did you know that indoor/outdoor cats live an average of 5-6 yrs %26amp; that an indoor only cat lives an average of 19 yrs?
Reply:We just planted some flowers recently and our cats got into them overnight. To deter them, we put chicken wire down on the soil all around the flowers. As far as I can tell so far, the wire bothers their feet and keeps them out, so it might be something for you to try.
Good luck.
Reply:You can scatter dolomite lime on the soil.
When your cat pees, she'll be creating a neutral acid/alkaline, rather than throwing it all off.
Don't work a whole lot of lime into the soil before-hand. Just a sprinkling at the top, under the bark or other mulch, is fine. Then water it in.
Don't plant the hydrangeas in a giant litter box yourself if you could be pregnant.
Also, don't plant veggies there.
The Lime will help to de-stinkify the poo-ies she'll happily bury into the newly loosened soil.
She's a good kitty, she just knows a good bit of ground when she paws it!
Get the Lime. You'll know it's okay for her to go where it comes naturally.
Pet that kitty once for me.
Reply:well, this guy who adviced u to use lime is very correct. there is a bloody neighbour cat who kept coming into my garden and sh''''tting there. i sprayed cat repellent on the perimeter and put lime pellets all over my garden. bloody cat doesn't come any more. but first u find out in which soil hydrangeas like to be. if they like acid soil liming it would kill them. good luck
Reply:Cats detest the smell of citrus fruits..scatter orange peels throughout the area..
Reply:I own 5 cats they haven't killed the flowers yet!
addis
More plant advice please, hydrangeas....?
Recently received one while stuck in the hospital for 2 weeks. Now that I am finally home the poor thing looks like it's on it's death bed. Is it too late to be saved? Besides watering it ( which I just did ) is there anything else I can do to salvage it?
Thanks!
http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/...
More plant advice please, hydrangeas....?
Give it good drink of miracle-gro, or any other water-soluble fertilizer, cut it back a bit. Grow it like a houseplant...lots of sun...moderately moist, plant it outside after no danger of frost. Mine like eastern exposure (morning sun) when outside. Most florist varieties are hardy to zone 5 or 6. If you are colder than that, you may need to provide some mulch for the winter.
Reply:put in a shady spot outside for fresh air and try seaweed fertiliser to help with the stress. With water as well it should be ok.
Reply:Did you ever think that you might be over watering it other than that try transplanting it to a bigger pot the roots might be getting to big for its original smaller pot and now its getting stressed out and if that doesent work now you have a nice salad for dinner tomarrow night!
Good Luck
Reply:What you received was probably a florist variety. They very often have been cultivated for indoor conditions. But if all the frost dates are past in your area you can take it outside and plant it in a partially shaded area of the garden. Before planting add some peat moss and some composted material to the area and mix well. Plant and water in well. There is no guarantee it will live since it got so wilty, but it's worth the effort for the chance of beautiful hydrangea blooms in the future.
Thanks!
http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/...
More plant advice please, hydrangeas....?
Give it good drink of miracle-gro, or any other water-soluble fertilizer, cut it back a bit. Grow it like a houseplant...lots of sun...moderately moist, plant it outside after no danger of frost. Mine like eastern exposure (morning sun) when outside. Most florist varieties are hardy to zone 5 or 6. If you are colder than that, you may need to provide some mulch for the winter.
Reply:put in a shady spot outside for fresh air and try seaweed fertiliser to help with the stress. With water as well it should be ok.
Reply:Did you ever think that you might be over watering it other than that try transplanting it to a bigger pot the roots might be getting to big for its original smaller pot and now its getting stressed out and if that doesent work now you have a nice salad for dinner tomarrow night!
Good Luck
Reply:What you received was probably a florist variety. They very often have been cultivated for indoor conditions. But if all the frost dates are past in your area you can take it outside and plant it in a partially shaded area of the garden. Before planting add some peat moss and some composted material to the area and mix well. Plant and water in well. There is no guarantee it will live since it got so wilty, but it's worth the effort for the chance of beautiful hydrangea blooms in the future.
How do you dry hydrangeas?
Tye the stems together and hang upside down in cool dry place
How do you dry hydrangeas?
I just dry my hydrangeas by putting them with the flowers up in a vase with no water..They always turn out beautiful.
How do you dry hydrangeas?
I just dry my hydrangeas by putting them with the flowers up in a vase with no water..They always turn out beautiful.
How do you dry hydrangeas?
Hang them upside down in a dry, dark, place.
How do you dry hydrangeas?
Here's step-by-step instructions from eHow's site (click the link) on the right time cut them, how long to cut the stems, etc. Hope this helps! Enjoy.
Reply:pretty much just cut them and put them in a vase. they dry really well. you could also cut them, bunch them and hang them upside for awhile.
How do you dry hydrangeas?
Here's step-by-step instructions from eHow's site (click the link) on the right time cut them, how long to cut the stems, etc. Hope this helps! Enjoy.
Reply:pretty much just cut them and put them in a vase. they dry really well. you could also cut them, bunch them and hang them upside for awhile.
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