Hydrangeas are one of the most popular plants in British gardens, but in order to get their beautiful flowers in the summer, it's imperative to start preparing them for winter now
Hydrangeas are the most popular plants in gardens due to their big blooms, but the only way to get their amazing flowers is to properly prepare them for winter.
Instead, the gardeners Megan and Jesse from Monrovia, have shared that the best way to protect hydrangeas roots from the cold as well as get stronger flowers is to mulch them. Using mulch not only protects your hydrangeas but also means you do not have to worry about tending to them as mulching smothers weeds and helps retain water to keep the plant happy, reports the Express.
The experts recommend: "Decorative mulch is helpful but we recommend straw, marsh hay, or fallen leaves." The experts caution: "Mulching too early invites rodents to make this their cosy winter dwelling. This causes rotting and disease, or tricks the plant into thinking it's time to wake up."
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