{"id":25055,"date":"2024-02-03T13:59:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T08:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/best-time-to-prune-hydrangeas-explained-for-the-perfect-blooms\/"},"modified":"2024-02-03T13:59:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-03T08:29:18","slug":"best-time-to-prune-hydrangeas-explained-for-the-perfect-blooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/best-time-to-prune-hydrangeas-explained-for-the-perfect-blooms\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Best time’ to prune hydrangeas explained for the perfect blooms"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s almost time to start pruning your hydrangeas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pruning, the removal of the dead or excess parts of your plants, can help promote healthy growth. It\u2019s important to do this at the right time of the year so as to not damage your plants.<\/p>\n

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According to gardening experts, pruning is essential to maintaining a healthy garden, but pruning too early or too late can remove flower buds, resulting in less plentiful growth.<\/p>\n

Hydrangeas are a fairly durable plant that don\u2019t require excessive attention.<\/p>\n

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So when it comes to pruning, BBC Gardeners’ World recommends removing the dead flower heads in March.<\/p>\n

To do so, you should cut above the buds visible on the stem.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpring is also a good time to thin out tall bushy plants by taking out a third of the older stems close to the base,\u201d Kate Bradbury with BBC Gardeners’ World said.<\/p>\n

She suggests applying slow release fertiliser after pruning, along with mulch with organic matter like rotted manure or garden compost.<\/p>\n

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