Autumn hydrangea care: Using pine cones for better blooms

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

Hydrangeas are the true queens of the garden. Their large flower clusters are a beautiful decoration that attracts attention even from afar. However, it is essential to water them regularly and take care of their maintenance. One of the critical elements is fertilization. With 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 uses coffee grounds, which are great, but only in the summer. In the fall, it's worth using a completely different product that 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, important 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 10 centimetres thick. This will protect hydrangeas against pests and weeds and maintain proper moisture.