My hydrangea does not bloom each year. I was told changing soil would help the color of the plant to change. Is this true? How do I get my hydrangea to change color, and why doesn't it bloom every year? How do I keep rabbits and deer from eating my new plants, such as lilac trees?
These articles will help with the rabbits and deer:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/how-to-keep-rabbits-out-of-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/how-to-protect-trees-from-deer.htm
This will help with your hydrangea:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/change-hydrangea-color.htm
I've planted my hydrangeas and the leaves are turning brown and curling. What's the problem?
This could be a number of things--too little or too much water, over fertilizing, leaf scorch (if planted in too much sun), etc. It may help to prune the plant to help rejuvenate it. Here is an article you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm
I received a large white hydrangea for Mother's Day. I took off the foil and sat it outside. Now I would like to plant it in my garden. What do I have to do? Is now a good time, and if so, how deep do I plant it?
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm
How can I get the pink blooms to turn blue? Will white hydrangea also turn blue with the same treatment?
This article will have information on how to get blue or pink blossoms:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/change-hydrangea-color.htm
As for the white hydrangea, it's likely not going to change. hite hydrangeas aren't dependant on soil acidity for their color.
When should I fertilize hydrangeas that I planted in early May? I live in southeast Ga. , Zone 8.
Spring is great time to fertilize, so I would do so right now. Use a fertilizer slightly higher in phosphorus to help the roots establish and the plant bloom.
I have morning sun southwest out my back patio on hot summer days and shaded evenings. I don't want them to die.
As long as you keep them well watered, they should be fine. IF planted in containers, you can move them during the hottest part of the day.
I have hydrangea that usually bloom a mixture of pinks, blues, and lavendars; but this year its blooms look off white or beige. There is no color in them at all. I haven't changed anything or done anything. I loved all the colors and would like to get them back. Could you help me please?
Hydrangea colors are based on nutrients in the soil, so most likely all nutrients are depleted. This article will help, just choose which way you would like to to go: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/change-hydrangea-color.htm