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Few plants boast such an opulent floral display as a hydrangea in full bloom. Perhaps that's precisely why it's one of our absolute favorite flowers, both indoors and out.

Good soil and fertilizer are important for healthy, fresh and beautiful plants throughout the season – regardless of whether you plant directly in the garden or in outdoor pots, planters, and boxes.

To keep your plants from drooping in the summer, they need plenty of water. But how much and how often – and should you water from the top or bottom?