Hello. Two years ago my husband and I purchased a house with lovely gardens. Included in one of the gardens are two hydrenga bushes that are on either side of the steps to our front porch. They grow quite large (i.e. take over half of the steps) and are beautifully green. Unfortunately, they've yet to bloom. I was told today by a neighbor that she doesn't remember them ever blooming even when the previous owners lived here for over 20 years. In addition, the azalea bushes (4 of them) that are planted in the same area are scrawny looking and have few blooms. There was also a peony bush. It had 5 blooms - rather small and sickly looking - our first summer here. However, last year it got powdering looking grey (looked like ash) all over it and appeared to die. (Haven't seen any sprouts for it this year.) Any suggestions as to what might be going on? I would appreciate any ideas, suggestions, etc. Thank you. Deborah |