This season, some hydrangea bushes are fat and sassy with blooms; others, not so much. By the way, the acid content of the soil determines the color. More acidic soil yields blue hydrangeas; more alkaline, pink.

Valerio SaglioccoAugust 3, 2023hydrangeas, Sherlock Homes, Wenke Greenhouses, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardiness zones, hydrangeas not blooming, spring frost, harsh winter, burlap

Know Your Plants’ Heat Tolerance

As with real estate, outdoor plant survival depends on location, location, location. Some plants like hydrangeas and New Guinea impatiens do well in shade with just a little vitamin D from Mr. Sun in the morning. Watch them in afternoon sun, however, as they may start to droop and need water to perk up. (Ferns and hostas also do nicely in shade.)

Valerio SaglioccoJuly 20, 2022shade plants, sun plants, sunflowers, black-eyed Susans, daylilies, coneflowers, hibiscus, marigolds, peonies, petunias, zinnias, drought, water restrictions, hydrangeas, New Guinea impatiens