The striking heads of hydrangeas come in various appealing shapes and colors. They look beautiful to us, but what about some of the creatures we commonly find in gardens? Do they find them equally enticing? Initially, I was going just to answer the question, do hydrangeas attract wasps? But then …
There seems to be an assumption amongst some gardeners that hydrangeas can cause issues with tree roots. This might account for the fact a question I see asked regularly is will hydrangeas grow under oak trees? In fact not just oak trees, but pine trees, cedar trees and many others. …
A common question I hear people asking is ‘what side of the house should I plant hydrangeas?’. It is an important thing to establish as you will want the ideal growing conditions for your plant. Whilst hydrangeas are pretty cold hardy there are a number of other factors that influence …
There are quite a few seemingly random things that are associated with being of benefit to hydrangeas. Pennies, baking soda and Epsom salt are all on the list. But are rusty nails good for hydrangeas? That is what we are here to find out. So without further ado, let’s get …
It is something I have heard people ask a lot: “Why do hydrangea flowers change color according to soil pH?” I remember seeing my friend’s hydrangeas years ago, and they were such a vibrant blue. I immediately want to turn my own pink hydrangeas blue. So I did exactly what …
So you want to know ‘can I use multi-purpose compost for hydrangeas?’ It is a perfectly valid question because, by its name alone, you might assume it is fine to use it with your hydrangeas. We will take a closer look at the subject and try to decide what is …
Vinegar isn’t just a condiment to put on your food and use in salads, its acidic makeup actually has a multitude of other uses. One reason some people use it is to change the color of their hydrangeas. But how often should you water hydrangeas with white vinegar? And in …
Hydrangeas are generally pretty hardy plants and sometimes they can look very dead when in fact they are just dormant. But when do hydrangeas come out of dormancy? The answer to that is quite approximate but can vary depending upon where you live. It is also helpful to know what …
Sometimes the best ideas come from the strangest thoughts. So have you ever asked yourself ‘is urine good for hydrangeas?’. Because that certainly is a strange thought. But, let’s be honest, we each produce so much of the stuff, could it be used better than simply flushing it down the …
We all know that flowers can be a haven for particular bugs, some more so than others. One question I have seen posed on more than one occasion is ‘why do hydrangeas attract flies?’ It is a question I have asked myself too, especially when my lacecap attracted literally hundreds …