Hydrangea

Dogwood

Hydrangea and Dogwood Care

Hydrangea

Dogwood

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1 Care

1.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

1.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

1.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

1.4 Watering Plants

1.4.1 Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer

1.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

1.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

1.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

1.5 Soil

1.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

1.5.2 Soil Type

Light

Loam

1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

1.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

1.7 Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed

1.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

1.9 Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew

Pests and diseases free

1.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Watering Hydrangea and Dogwood

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Hydrangea and Dogwood Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Hydrangea and Dogwood care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Hydrangea and Dogwood is as follows:

Watering Hydrangea in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Hydrangea in Winter: Average Water
Watering Dogwood in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Dogwood in Winter: Average Water

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Hydrangea and Dogwood Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Hydrangea and Dogwood diseases is very important factor of Hydrangea and Dogwood Care. These plant's diseases are:

Hydrangea: Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot and Powdery mildew
Dogwood: Pests and diseases free

Hydrangea and Dogwood Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Hydrangea and Dogwood care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Hydrangea and Dogwood pruning is done as follows:

Hydrangea pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Dogwood pruning: Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hydrangea and Dogwood fertilizers are as follows: