Which months to prune hydrangeas

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1. Pruning time

2. Precautions

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Pruning hydrangeas is mainly done after they bloom. Proper pruning can avoid the loss of nutrients and make the plants more ornamental. The main purpose is to prune relatively long, thin, dry and densely growing branches. The pruned branches can also be used for cuttings. September to October is the budding period, so be sure not to prune during this time.

1. Pruning time

1. Pruning time

Hydrangea pruning is mainly done after flowering. After it has finished blooming, pruning it in a timely and reasonable manner will allow it to bloom better in the second year. After the hydrangeas bloom, you need to prune off some of the longer branches, as well as small and dense branches. If you are afraid of waste, you can use the pruned branches for cuttings. Pruning during this period will not only reduce excessive loss of nutrients, but also improve the ornamental quality.

2. Precautions

1 , Time: Hydrangeas are pregnant with buds from September to October. If you want to prune, you must avoid this period. It can also be pruned appropriately in spring, but the extent of pruning should not be too large. The main purpose is to prune away some dead branches and diseased branches.

2. Disinfection: The scissors used for pruning must be kept clean , if there are pathogenic bacteria on it, it will infect the plant through the pruning wounds. The scissors need to be disinfected before pruning, especially after pruning diseased branches. The scissors must be disinfected before pruning other branches again.

2. Precautions

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