Hydrangeas like soil that has a balanced ph level. There are commercial potting soil mixes for these type/family of plants, "hollytone" is one good brand. The ph level also determines the color of the flower, which can change due to the ph. As to the browning of the foliage, possible causes are, it was heat … Read more

This is gout-very painful, usually treated by a medicine called colchicine. Causes include a build up of uric acid in the bloodstream, due to diet and alcohol consumption. See your health care provider for treatment. I am a registered nurse with over 25 years in health care. Feel better soon