Protect your hydrangeas: Fall tips using simple pine cones

Hydrangeas please our eyes in the summer. However, it is also important to remember their care during other seasons. In September, creating a forest conditioner to protect them from pests and ensure proper moisture is a good idea.

Hydrangeas are the true queens of the garden. Their large flower clusters are a beautiful decoration that draws attention even from afar. However, it is essential to not only water them regularly but also take care of their maintenance. One of the critical elements is fertilization. Thanks to the forest conditioner, they will receive protection for the winter, and next year, they will bloom like never before.

Online, you can find plenty of recipes for homemade hydrangea conditioners. One of them is made from coffee grounds, which is excellent, but only in the summer. In the fall, it's worth reaching for an entirely different product, which can be found in the forest. Just take a walk and collect ordinary pine cones, which are an ideal fertilizer for hydrangeas.

Few people know that pine cones are rich in calcium, potassium, and zinc, which are critical components in plant care. To turn them into a plant conditioner, simply gather about ten cones and crush them. You can do this, for example, using a pestle.

There are two ways to use pine cones to create homemade fertilizer for hydrangeas in the fall. Both are extremely simple and will take little time.

The first method is to pour the crushed cones into a bucket, add water, and then cover the bucket with gauze to allow airflow. The bucket with cones and water should be set aside for 3-4 weeks. During this period, you must not forget about it. Every few days, uncover the gauze and mix the contents thoroughly.

The second method is to spread the crushed cones around the hydrangea bush. This will create a natural mulch that should be about 4 inches thick. This will protect hydrangeas against pests and weeds and maintain proper moisture.