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Curmudgeoness

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7. I have never grown hydrangea

Thu May 8, 2014, 08:16 PM

May 2014

but have a friend who has some. Every year, if I remember correctly, there are two years of growth. Dead wood has to be cleaned out, it flowers on second year wood, and there will be first year branches that will not flower this year but should not be trimmed at all. At least, that is how hers works.

We were just out looking at all the plants, and many do not even look like they made it through this past bitter winter.....but time will tell.

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IMO the best organic fertilizer is AACT (Actively Aerated Compost Tea) Major Nikon May 2014 #1

Thanks elleng May 2014 #4

The "tone" products are pretty good - but go easy - see this link NRaleighLiberal May 2014 #2

Thanks. elleng May 2014 #3

If these plants have been there for years, Curmudgeoness May 2014 #5

Thanks. I suspect the camellia, above, doesn't need any help, elleng May 2014 #6

I have never grown hydrangea Curmudgeoness May 2014 #7

Well, as there is new green stuff, elleng May 2014 #8

oh, that baby needs a pruning. did your friend recommend an organic fertilizer brand? bettyellen May 2014 #9

No, she didn't mention a brand. elleng May 2014 #10

I gotcha. I use the basic shake on slow release. It is hard to over do it, and is shelf stable. bettyellen May 2014 #11

I pruned her, elleng May 2014 #12

Very nice job! If you're looking to upgrade skills and further look bettyellen May 2014 #13

Thanks elleng May 2014 #14

Of course! bettyellen May 2014 #15