Our early spring weather has allowed us to get a jump on spring chores. I spent the afternoon with my hydrangeas. Cleaning out the dead leaves and winter debris that has logged around the base is very important for the health of the new shoots. Cutting out the dead wood, at the base of the plant, was next on the agenda. I pulled away all of last years mulch to prepare for fertilization.
It has been my experience that my hydrangeas (Nikko Blues) do best with 2 fertilizations a year, one at the very beginning of May and then another smaller dose following bloom, usually at the end of July. There are specific fertilizers for hydrangeas but I just use a 10-10-10 and they do fine.
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