How to Prepare Hydrangeas for Winter
Apply 10-10-10 plant fertilizer to the base of your hydrangeas in late fall., Water the plant thoroughly after fertilizing.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Apply 10-10-10 plant fertilizer to the base of your hydrangeas in late fall.
Fertilizing in the fall will supply the roots of woody plants the extra nutrients needed to sustain them through the dry winter months.
Remove all debris, such as leaves, sticks or rocks, from the base of the plant.
Spread the fertilizer uniformly over the base of the plant at the root bed. -
Step 2: Water the plant thoroughly after fertilizing.
Completely saturate the root area in order to allow the fertilizer to sink into the base of the plant.
Detailed Guide
Fertilizing in the fall will supply the roots of woody plants the extra nutrients needed to sustain them through the dry winter months.
Remove all debris, such as leaves, sticks or rocks, from the base of the plant.
Spread the fertilizer uniformly over the base of the plant at the root bed.
Completely saturate the root area in order to allow the fertilizer to sink into the base of the plant.
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