The hydrangeas in the front garden are really popping. Every year I want to amend the soil to make them blue, but I always forget or get too lazy to do so. I really need to do so this year. Does anyone know the best time to amend the soil? What is the best substance to use? This science teacher wants to know. I guess I could google it, but I am exhausted. Summer is near......
I do enjoy the mophead version of hydrangeas.
Hydrangeas, y'all!
I just read to use coffee grounds. I am obsessed with them and will definitely try this tip. I will let you know how successful it is..LOL
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteGood evening, Ron! I did the research for you! Amend your soil with Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier. I found this on http://www.espoma.com/landscaping/how-to-turn-pink-hydrangeas-blue/ ;) Your hydrangeas are beautiful! Have a good evening. Cheers! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOH so beautiful. I wish hydrangeas would grow where I live. I tried and the plant didn't grow well at all. So I will enjoy yours instead.
ReplyDeleteLove the hydrangeas!
ReplyDeleteYour hydrangeas are so large and healthy! I have never tried to amend the soil around mine. That may explain why I'm in for a surprise when they start blooming! I never know what I'm going to get. Ha!
ReplyDeleteSprinkle aluminum sulfate (available at garden shops)and water in as soon as the last frost is done. Use pine straw as mulch but the aluminum sulfate will do most of the work making the soil acidic. I wouldn't do it till next year as the new flower color will be "muddy" as it makes the transition. Your pinks are gorgeous! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOurs are finally blooming too! Somewhere I read rusty nails do the trick. Strange, I know!!
ReplyDeleteYour hydrangeas are beautiful. Mine are just starting. I have also read that if you put copper pennies all around the hydrangeas it will turn blue. I have never tried it. Just bought the aluminum sulfate and put it around in the Spring.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week Ron.
Mary