Lesson 8 — Special Crops: Acid Lovers (azalea/hydrangea)
Goal: keep pH in range so iron/manganese stay available and growth stays dark green.
Key points
- Monitor pH more often than general shrubs.
- Water alkalinity is a major driver—plan accordingly.
- Choose media and fertilizer that support lower pH.
Do this: Define a separate monitoring schedule for acid lovers (more frequent spot checks).