離 Change the soil this fall, change the bloom next springno dyes, just natural chemistry. Acidic soils pH < 6.0 Hydrangea blooms turn deep blue to violet. Fallen leaves, pine needles, or coffee grounds naturally lower pH. Neutral soils around 6.07.0 Expect lavender or soft purples as autumn cools. Alkaline soils pH > 7.0 Flowers lean pink to red. Crushed eggshells, garden lime, or wood ash raise soil pH. Fall tip: Test your soil before winter. Adding amendments now gives them time to settle in, so youll see the color payoff in next years blooms.

離 Change the soil this fall, change the bloom next springno dyes, just natural chemistry.
Acidic soils pH < 6.0 Hydrangea blooms turn deep blue to violet. Fallen leaves, pine needles, or coffee grounds naturally lower pH. Neutral soils around 6.07.0 Expect lavender or soft purples as autumn cools. Alkaline soils pH > 7.0 Flowers lean pink to red. Crushed eggshells, garden lime, or wood ash raise soil pH.
Fall tip: Test your soil before winter. Adding amendments now gives them time to settle in, so youll see the color payoff in next years blooms.

Ava

Hi there — I’m Ava, the creator behind Ava Garden Tips 🌿

I’ve always been passionate about plants, flowers, and the simple joy that comes from growing something beautiful. What started as a small balcony garden has turned into a love for helping others create their own green spaces — no matter how big or small.