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- Q.Ornamental Bush - Would love to plant an ornamental, privacy producing bush about 8 ft. from my patio on my corner lot. Totally ...
- Q.Getting Hydrangea To Bloom - I have three hydrangea planted next to one another. The middle one blooms like crazy with beautiful large blue flowers. ...
- Q.What Kind Of Plant Is It - What kind of plant is it? Where do I plant it, and in what location?
- Q.Hydrangeas - I inherited care of hydrangeas in Massachusetts. I pruned off the old dead wood and thay have come back, lush ...
- Q.Hydrangea Bush - We bought a house with 8 - 10 foot tall hydrangea, they bloomed early spring and that was it. Is ...
- Q.17 Year Old Vining Hydrangea Has Leaves With Only Veins Left. - Expert gardener said to use Bonide systemic insect control now and an oil on bark when leaves have fallen. This ...
- Q.Hydrangeas - I have black spots on my hydrangea leaves. What can I do ?
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regantlou on
July 16, 2017
Elgin, IL 60120 zone 5Q.Ornamental Bush
Would love to plant an ornamental, privacy producing bush about 8 ft. from my patio on my corner lot. Totally love all the hydrangeas but the area is on the southwest sunny side of house. Japanese beetles love my white rose of Sharon, thst's out. Any suggestions??
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MichiganDot on
July 16, 2017A.Where do you live and what zone are you in? Do you want an evergreen or is a deciduous plant OK?
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- Asked by
queenadar on
July 16, 2017
Pittsburgh PA 15205Q.getting hydrangea to bloom
I have three hydrangea planted next to one another. The middle one blooms like crazy with beautiful large blue flowers. The other two get beautiful big leaves but no flowers. What do I need to do to get them to bloom?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 18, 2017A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
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herbs1462 on
July 17, 2017
aurora ill 60506Q.what kind of plant is it
What kind of plant is it? Where do I plant it, and in what location?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 17, 2017A.It looks to be a Hydrangea.
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Katie Oaks on
July 17, 2017
Lawrence, MAQ.Hydrangeas
I inherited care of hydrangeas in Massachusetts. I pruned off the old dead wood and thay have come back, lush and full. However, it is mid-July and I don't see any buds. did I prune incorrectly?
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MichiganDot on
July 17, 2017A.Hydrangeas are tricky! Some bloom on last year's wood, some on this year's. Since you don't know which you have, omit pruning next spring. Live and learn!
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Anonymous on
July 18, 2017Q.Hydrangea bush
We bought a house with 8 - 10 foot tall hydrangea, they bloomed early spring and that was it. Is this normal and do I need to trim back
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 19, 2017A.Hydrangea, depending on the variety can bloom from spring into midsummer. The flowers will fade as they age and will generally dry on the plants. They can be left on the plants for interest all winter long.
Here are some links that will refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/change-hydrangea-color.htm
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debrapalik on
July 20, 2017
Des Moines,iowaQ.17 year old vining hydrangea has leaves with only veins left.
Expert gardener said to use Bonide systemic insect control now and an oil on bark when leaves have fallen. This hydrangea is 17 years old, 6-7 ft high and 12 ft long used as privacy fence. Would break my heart to lose it but would break my heart to kill or hurt all the birds that play in it. Any suggestions on something organic I can use to save the plant and the birds???? I can upload photos tomorrow. PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!!!!
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 21, 2017A.Use Neem Oil on your plant. Neem Oil is organic and safe for people, pets and bees.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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July 21, 2017Q.hydrangeas
I have black spots on my hydrangea leaves. What can I do ?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 21, 2017A.Black spotting can occur on Hydrangea leaves from fungal diseases.
Treatment is from cultural, and chemical approaches.
Trim the largest and oldest stems each spring, after flowering, to open up the plants and allow more air flow.
Remove any dead or dropped plant material and dispose of.
Apply 2 inches of organic compost to the soil around the plant to help smother any fungal spores.
I would use a Neem Oil mixture on the plants; mixed 1/2 teaspoon Neem Oil to 1 pint water. Spray the entire plant both sides of leaves.
Spray the Hydrangea every 7 days.Do not save the mixture as Neem Oil breaks down, mix new each time.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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