Hydrangeas will flourish this spring thanks to overlooked natural ingredient

Hydrangeas will flourish this spring thanks to overlooked natural ingredient

Hydrangeas have long been a favourite among gardeners, and with a little extra TLC and a simple, overlooked ingredient you could have enormous blooms this springtime

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