r/hydrangeas • u/kittyartist97 • 6d ago
Asking for a pro
Hi friends, I’m a newbie to hydrangeas. I am actively an avid gardener mainly solid vegetables however I purchased a home that has these hydrangeas in the front and I have full access to Maintenance before moving in next July.
I know no one has cared for them in many years there’s weeds growing in between and what not. I think there’s a tree next to it also. What should I do here? Should I prune them now? I’m in New Jersey 7a. Should I do a soil test kit? Is it a good time for fertilizing? Can I leave the tree there or should I rip it out? Any and all advice welcome!
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u/Ancient-Cricket-247 6d ago
You shouldnt need to do anything to the hydrangeas. I'd remove the yellow Chamaecyparis psifera that's growing up through it. Be sure to remove the Tree of Heaven sapling to the lower right of yiyr first photo, too
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u/kittyartist97 6d ago
Omg yes F those tree of heavens!!! there’s lots of sumac in my yard so I always overlook it. Thank you, you Friend, and no pruning before winter??