Preparing hydrangeas for winter

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Method 1 of 3: Fertilize hydrangeas
Method 2 of 3: Wrap hydrangeas with wire
Method 3 of 3: Cover hydrangeas
Tips
Necessities

Hydrangeas are woody shrubs that have bright flowers with white, blue, pink or purple petals. These clusters of flowers can usually be seen from late spring to early fall in most areas. Hydrangeas are planted for their decorative value. Although hardy, hydrangeas require year-round care to prevent them from growing too tall and tilting. Special care must be taken to prepare hydrangeas for winter. In areas where the temperature does not drop below 12 ° C, it is not necessary to prepare hydrangeas for winter. Special care will be required once the temperature drops below. The following tips will ensure that you can protect your hydrangeas during the winter so that they can grow for another season in a healthy way.

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Method 1 of 3: Fertilize hydrangeas

Add a 10-10-10 fertilizer around the base of your hydrangeas in late fall. Fertilizing in the fall will provide the roots of woody plants with additional nutrients needed to get through the winter months. Remove all debris, such as leaves, twigs, and stones from around the base of the plant. Spread the fertilizer evenly around the base of the plant.
After fertilizing, you need to water thoroughly. Completely saturate the area of the roots so that the fertilizer can sink to the base of the plant.

Method 2 of 3: Wrap hydrangeas with wire

Make a base for wrapping the hydrangeas with wire. Use a hammer or sledgehammer to hammer 3 to 4 wooden stakes vertically into the ground on each side at a distance of 10 cm from the base of the plant.
Roll a piece of 2.5 cm wire around the stakes that are arranged around your plant.
Attach the wire to the stakes. Attach the wire to each stake using a stapler until the plant is surrounded by wire, creating a cage of protective material.

Method 3 of 3: Cover hydrangeas

Fill in the space between the hydrangeas. Place some type of mulch or a combination of mulch, pine needles, or compost around the base of the plant. This protective material will serve as insulation against frost during the winter months, protecting the roots and stems of the plant. Fill in the space between the base of the plant and the top of the wiring until the plant is surrounded by protective material.

Tips

During the winter months, it may be necessary to refill the cover to ensure the plant is covered.
You can remove the wire fence in the early spring when there is no longer a risk of frost.
When making the cage out of iron mesh, carefully work your way up and hold the leaves up so they don't get damaged or break off.