How Do I Care for Hydrangea Shrubs? : Gardening Tips

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My one little Hydrangea is pitiful, please give me some tips. I planted it three years ago in rich organic soil. I have never fertilized it every Spring nor did I water it on a regular bases. I know this sounds bad, but back home on the North Carolina farm I grow up on my grandpa nor mother ever watered them and they were always vibrant and blooming every Spring and throughout the summer. So naturally, I thought the beautiful plant that was given to me after my father's death would do just fine if I planted it in my hot arid front yard.

A couple of years ago as a brand new transfer it produced some bright green leaves and brown woody stem growth. I thought it would thrive on its own and grow to be big and strong like the ones I use to know, but I was wrong. Now it has a single 4 foot brown stem with pale green and brown leaves. Please tell me if there is anything I can do to revive and save this plant. It was in memory of my late father who cared a provided for me all my life, I can not let the plant die. Thank you for any tips you can give.

I'm in Minnesota and so far mine wilt terribly in almost any sun at all. They are still in huge buckets,so I keep moving them to the shade and they perk back up.

I've had my hydrangeas for over 5 years and in the past 2 years I did not have any blooms. I have 3 big beautiful green bushes and had only 3 mop heads last year and this year nothing so far. Its really frustrating me they are my favorite i used to cut them and bring them inside.

very complete video, all inclusive from pruning to fertilization. Thats what what I was looking for. I couldn't remember the acid/base thing. Acid for Blue flowers and Magnesium for PINK flowers. The other thing I couldn't remember was the hi Phos. Thanks. Have a variety of 7 differt types, and I alternate with the the color some years, its really fun. I was just needing a reminder so thanks.

I'm new to Hydrangeas. I planted one in and I noticed that the leaves are curling and yellowing. What should I do about this? Thanks.

Here in KC they like shade

I enjoyed this, thank you!

Just moved to a home and didn't even recognize the plants on the side of the house - because they never bloomed. i was informed that they were/are hydrangea - I love the flower..but not to thrilled with a non-blooming one.
Ok...so I didn't know about care and ...we had a frost. They are BLACK STICKS...totally BLACK. Are they gone for good? Do I have to dig them up and plant new ones?
Could this be why they didn't bloom? Would it be better to start from scratch in the spring?

My deer love to eat the plant and I find it hard to get them to bloom before the animals get to them. What should I do? I have sprayed with a deer repellent, but how often should I spray without hurting the plant?

I believe by "pests" they/she mean that the hydrangea isn't prone to attack by insects.

Should be pruned way down, those plants are way overgrown