How to fertilize hydrangeas in spring?
Hydrangeas are easy to grow. Naturally, they come from Asia, however, they have been planted for a long time in Polish gardens and on plots. Hydrangeas are lush decorative shrubs, which in spring and summer cover with spherical flowers. They decorate every garden beautifully and attract looks. Regular fertilization is required in hydrangea care. Gardeners indicate primarily two terms when we should provide fertilizer to hydrangea. The first of them is in spring. During this time, hydrangeas need fertilizers with a long -term effect, which stimulates flowering processes and strengthen the root system. The second date of hydration fertilization is autumn. At this time, fertilizers are used to strengthen and prepare the plant for the winter period.
The first spring fertilization of hydrangea should focus on providing the plant with nutrients that will strengthen and extend the flowering processes. At this time, it is worth using nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium nutrients. , and nitrogen also slightly helps in acidifying soil. A great way to fertilize hydrangea in spring is home -made compost or nettle conditioner. Having a garden, you should think about the composter. It will help in preparing fertilizers and also limit organic garbage. To prepare a composter, you need a bucket or box with a cut bottom. The composter must have contact with the soil and air flow. You can throw organic garbage from the garden into the composter, such as mowing branches, leaves, as well as some leftovers from the kitchen. Compost maturation lasts about 18 months and this is a permanent process. At the bottom of the composter there will be a ready compost, while it will still produce upstairs. A mature compost is distinguished by a uniform consistency and a characteristic smell of fresh soil. You can sprinkle with hydrangea shrubs with a prepared compost.
I dilute and water with this hydrangea for Easter. Every year, they sprinkle with flowers lush
Nettle conditioner is a slightly faster, but equally effective way. All you have to do is collect 1 kilogram of nettle leaves and pour it with 10 liters of water. The whole should be covered, it is best to use gauze for this and set aside for a few weeks in the dark space. After this time, hydrangea conditioner should be ready. Before use, dilute it with water in a 1:10 ratio, water the hydrangeas. Nettle conditioner will strengthen the whole bush well and make it bloom better throughout the season.
