Hi everyone,
This is my first post, and first serious attempt at gardening, so I apologize in advance for any silly mistakes, and appreciate greatly any advice.
My great grandmother had a few hydrangea bushes in her yard that I can still envision from early childhood. I would love to decorate my home landscape with the same large blue and pink cotton ball looking bushes that I remember from so long ago. I'm sure with a little advice I can do this, but I have to say that my few past attempts at growing anything hasn't been too successful.
I am in Zone 8, just north of New Orleans. My yard is the typical suburban corner lot, with the house facing west. The back yard gets full sun. The north side of the lot is in full shade constantly because of the house next door. The west side (front of the house) is pretty well taken by a very large magnolia tree and its root system. Now, the south side faces a street and is a blank canvas, so I am thinking this is the spot to put out four hydrangea bushes. Feedback on location is most welcome.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer' looks like what I remember, but I welcome other ideas.
When should I be thinking about planting? What soil preperations should I take into consideration?
Thanks in advance for any input!
This post was edited by mlafentres on Fri, Feb 7, 14 at 19:25
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