Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful flowering shrubs you can have in the garden. Their adorable flowers, which come in blue, pink, and white colors, can beautify your garden from spring all the way through summer and early fall!
Unfortunately, these lovely flowers will soon leave our garden and slowly start to wilt. Don’t worry, that’s the usual process they need to go through. Luckily, hydrangeas are perennials, which means they will come back the next season after winter dormancy!
Do you want to know the secret to getting even more of their stunning blooms next summer? I’ve got you covered! Years of experience in growing hydrangeas seem to be paying off because I happen to know some amazing tricks that you’ll need to use this fall.
These tips have also been helpful to me for many years and have turned out to work best on hydrangeas! Every season, they keep coming back stronger and healthier.
Let’s see how you can prepare your hydrangeas in the best way possible so next season they thrive!
Give Your Hydrangeas A Little Trim Before Autumn Ends
Pruning is the first task you’ll need to do to help your hydrangeas come back with even more blooms.
You’ll need to use very sharp and clean shears to cut the hydrangeas that grow on old woody stems. This will help generate new growth when spring arrives!
If you spot any damaged or wilted leaves, trim them too. You’ll be able to see how your hydrangeas look fresh and clean right after a little cut. But the results in the spring will surprise you even more when you see your new beauties thriving in the garden!
Use This Watering Technique For Better Growth
Fall is known for rainy days, but that doesn’t mean you’re completely off the hook for watering! Your hydrangeas will still need a good soak every two weeks.
When watering, make sure not to wet the leaves as it can cause a lot of damage to the roots, making them prone to fungal infections!
You’ll Need To Keep An Eye Out For Hydrangeas’ Number One Threat
You’ll need to be aware of all the pests that want to creep onto your hydrangeas. Some of the most common hydrangea pests are aphids, slugs, snails, spider mites, and scale.
They work quickly, eating the leaves and sucking the sap from these beautiful flowers. But you’ll need to act faster than the pests and stop them from ruining your hydrangeas!
How can you tell that pests have paid a visit to your flowers? Webbed, yellow, or curled leaves are some of the first signs you’ll be able to spot!
That’s when you need to use insecticidal soaps and neem oil to drive them away. You can also spray your shrubs with strong water pressure or pick them by hand (if there are only a few).
By doing this, you’ll ensure that your hydrangeas stay pest-free throughout the season!
A Few Layers Of Mulch Will Protect Your Hydrangeas From The Coldest Winter
Is it really possible to protect hydrangeas from the upcoming cold winter days? Of course it’s possible, and you can do it just by adding a layer of mulch! A good quality mulch will also help maintain soil moisture and keep weeds at bay, keeping your hydrangeas protected all season long.
Besides mulch, you can also add compost! It’s one of the best things you can do for your hydrangeas!
Now you know exactly what you should do with hydrangeas for the most amazing blooms next season! With these tricks, preparing your hydrangeas for their spectacular, show-stopping flowers in the summer will be one of the easiest tasks this fall.
You’ll be blown away when you see how these tips and tricks help your beautiful flowers thrive better than ever!
Good luck!