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Armillaria root rot –is there anything to treat an infected hydrangea that I really want to save?

Posted by Milly in Garden & Landscape on 04 30th, 2010
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Aeron asked:

I would love to save my hydrangea bush–I have read that if you dig around the roots and expose the fungus this can help–any other ideas?



What do I do with a potted hydrangea in mid-summer?

Posted by Milly in Garden & Landscape on 04 24th, 2010
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J asked:

I received a small lacetop “fuji” hydrangea. I don’t want to stress it by planting it now (average temperatures are 100+ right now). Should I keep it 5 inch pot it came in and put it out in the partial sun? Or should I try tp plant it?
I would really **** to lose it.



If I plant hydrangea plants today, will it survive a Chicago winter?

Posted by Milly in Garden & Landscape on 04 19th, 2010
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chgteach asked:

Hi! I am a new gardener. At my local Costco warehouse, they are selling large hydrangea plants and various ornamental grasses. I want to buy a few hydrangea plants and put them in the ground over Labor Day weekend, but I do not know if they will survive a cold Chicago winter (zone 5A).

Is this worth the time? If so, do you have any tips for making sure I do this correctly?

Thank you so much! I award best answer.



Why is my hydrangea not blooming this season?

Posted by Milly in Garden & Landscape on 04 18th, 2010
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nikki asked:

Last year I got a hydrangea and it bloomed very nicely all season long. I fertilized it according to directions, and it almost doubled in size, has really nice leaves, but there are no blooms…any suggestions/answers?



Why do my hydrangea plants have brown spots on their leaves?

Posted by Milly in Garden & Landscape on 04 11th, 2010
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coleybrown asked:

I just put them in the ground at the beginning of the season, and they have not produced any flowers either. Where I am located, there has certainly been enough rain. Thanks for any input!



** Can someone please help me with my Hydrangea?**?

Posted by Milly in Garden & Landscape on 04 11th, 2010
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AUBURN asked:

I planted a “Never ending summer” hydrangea about a month and a half ago and it suffered from lack of rain. When we came back from vacation, it was dry and brown with just a few green tips on the stems, just below what used to be the flower heads. Is my hydrangea fried or is there hope for it? Should I prune it back? Or dig it up and start with another one? And is this the right time of year to get another one or should I wait? If so, when should I get one?? I live in SE Pennsylvania, just 20 miles NE of Philadelphia– I forget what “zone” that is.

MANY thanks for your help!

So many questions…



How do I care for an indoor hydrangea plant?

Posted by Milly in Garden & Landscape on 04 10th, 2010
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puppetman asked:

We received a 10 inch potted hydrangea. The balls of blossoms at the top are now dried out, but don’t fall off. The skimpy leaves on the stalks come out and then die within a couple of weeks. I water once a week and it gets some sun each day. Do I cut the blossoms off? Any tips? I like the plant.



Does anyone know how to care for a “Climbing Hydrangea”?

Posted by Milly in Garden & Landscape on 04 6th, 2010
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Bluewillow asked:

I live in zone 5 and was wandering about the care of a “Climbing Hydrangea”? I have it planted in full sun…..I know that it is a slow grower….this is the plants second year. It is growing, but I’m just not satisfied with how it is looking. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!



How can I make my Hydrangea turn blue?

Posted by Milly in Garden & Landscape on 04 5th, 2010
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MagensBay asked:

I have heard that you can put different things into the soil of Hydrangeas and they change colors. If that is true what do you put in the soil?



When will it be to late to plant my Hydrangea outside?

Posted by Milly in Garden & Landscape on 04 4th, 2010
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infinitibjm asked:

I live in East TN (not sure what zone that is) and I have a potted Hydrangea that I have nursed back to help and I was wondering if it was to late to plant it outside in the ground. This is my first one and I think they like part shade and lots of moisture.