7 Easy way to grow  Hydrangeas at Home: My Flowering Story

It All Started with a Plant Sale

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Choose the Right Pot

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The Perfect Spot

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Watering Right

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Blue or Pink Flowers?

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Care and Pruning

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Every bloom felt magical. I never thought I could grow these at home. But I did — and you can too.

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