Woman revives 'sad-looking' hydrangeas back to life with cheap kitchen staple

Hydrangeas are popular for being low-maintenance plants, but it can be a shock if the plant suddenly begins withering or wilting away - one woman has shared a simple hack to revive them

Hydrangeas, known for their vibrant hues and low maintenance, can cause quite the stir when they start to wither or wilt unexpectedly.

It's a real let-down when you've put in the effort to plant a hydrangea in your garden, only for it to fail to thrive, bloom, or suddenly look lifeless. Often this is due to harsh weather or pests, but it might also indicate that the soil isn't quite right for these blooms.

Gardening enthusiast Courtenay Hartford shared her own battle with a languishing hydrangea on her blog Creekline House, revealing a surprising use for baking soda in reviving the plant's health.

Courtenay wrote: "If you've ever struggled with sad-looking hydrangea plants, then you definitely need to hear about this!" and "It may just be the thing you need to revive your hydrangeas and make them look like those big, beautiful, summertime flowers that you've been dreaming about!

"To rescue her hydrangea, Courtenay applied baking soda to the soil, which reduces acidity and can ward off plant fungi. She noted: "I tried the baking soda trick and it made such a huge immediate difference!" and detailed her method: "For the first couple of months of the growing season, I watered my hydrangeas every two weeks or so with a mixture of one tablespoon of baking soda for every two quarts of water."

The gardening enthusiast shared a simple yet effective tip: "I usually just split the one big watering can between all five of my hydrangeas, so not too much for each one."

By incorporating baking soda into the soil, it naturally becomes more alkaline while reducing acidity, thus fostering an optimal garden environment for plants. Courtenay was delighted to observe her hydrangeas had immediately become bigger and stronger after applying her method, reports the Express.

She exclaimed: "I noticed a big difference! The worst-looking plant suddenly shot out in all directions, growing in size by at least 50 per cent in those first couple of weeks."

Elated with the results, she said: "The buds now are so much bigger, healthier, and more abundant than in years past and I can't wait to see how the blooms look in a few weeks!" Summing up her experience, Courtenay added: "It's amazing that something so simple could make such a difference! ".