by Connie Oswald Stofko
Here are some topics from previous issues that may answer a question that has come up for you recently, or may act as a timely reminder.
- Have you had houseplants outside for the summer? Here is information on how to get rid of bugs before you bring your plants inside.
- If you want a delightful springtime show of blossoms, plant bulbs now.
- Find suggestions here on what perennials to plant around tulips to hide the dying leaves. Make sure you check the comments on that article for suggestions.
- Should you cut dead blossoms on hydrangeas? (Spoiler alert: no.)
- Find a good explanation here on whether you should prune roses in autumn or spring.
- If you can, just ignore yellow jackets.
My hydrangea has not bloomed in two years now. I am thinking of just gutting it and planting something new.
Judith, you don’t even need to dry them; they just dry naturally. That’s a great way to enjoy those flowers through winter. Thanks for the tip!
My neighbor has the variety that turn a lovely pinkish-bergundy ,and dry in those colors. Cut them and they make a lovely bouquet for your home. They are long-lasting. No need to water, just stick them in a large vase and ENJOY for many months!!
Actually, paniculata hydrangeas benefit from severs pruning in either fall or early spring, as they set buds on new wood. This allows the bush to produce long stems for cutting in the next growing season.