Water: Give your hydrangeas 1 inch (2. 5 cm) of water per week. Sun: Plant your hydrangeas in a partially-shaded location. Soil: Hydrangeas can adapt to poor soil conditions, but they thrive in rich, acidic soils.
Water: Lily of the valley prefers moist soil that isn’t too wet. Depending on the climate, add 1 inch (2. 5 cm) of water weekly and adjust water levels by sticking your finger in the soil. The soil should cling to your finger. Soil: Plant lily of the valley in acidic to neutral pH soil with good drainage. It typically doesn’t require fertilizer unless your soil lacks nutrients. If so, add granular fertilizer in the springtime. Sun: Plant lily of the valley in an area with shade or partial shade.
Water: Water your periwinkles regularly until the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry. Avoid watering late in the day to ensure your soil has a chance to dry out at night. [4] X Research source Soil: Periwinkles thrive in rich soil with low salinity and good drainage. Try adding aged manure or compost to improve your soil quality. Sun: Plant your periwinkle in an area with partial to full shade. Their leaves yellow in full sun. [5] X Research source
Water: Give your liriope plant 1 inch (2. 5 cm) of water per week. Soil: Liriope needs sandy or clay soil that drains well. Sun: Liriope does best in partial shade, but they also tolerate full sun or full shade.
Water: Be careful not to overwater your celosias! Water your plant moderately and evenly, stopping when the top inch of the soil feels dry. Soil: Plant your celosias in rich soil that drains well. Sun: Celosias need about 8 hours of direct sunlight to thrive, although they can tolerate a little shade.
Water: Lavender is especially sensitive to insufficient water. Make sure you give your plant a deep soaking, especially through its first growing season. Soil: Plant your English lavender in dry, sandy soil that drains well. To avoid soggy soil, try mixing your soil with compost or limestone to improve drainage. Sun: Lavender requires full sun exposure to thrive. Scout out the sunniest areas in your garden to plant your lavender, and aim for your lavender to reach 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.
Water: Don’t overwater your plant! Lamb’s ear is sensitive to overwatering so only water 1 inch (2. 5 cm) per week. Soil: Plant your lamb’s ear in slightly acidic, well-draining soil. You can treat it similarly to an herb! Sun: Lamb’s ear prefers full sun in cooler climates.
Water: Too much water can lead to root rot so water your Corsican mint moderately. Soil: Plant your Corsican mint in rich soil that drains well. Sun: Corsican mint thrives in full sun, but it can also adapt to partial shade.
Water: Give your hostas 1 inch (2. 5 cm) of water per week. It’s better to water them deeply and infrequently, instead of shallowly and frequently. Soil: Hostas can survive in a range of soils, but they prefer rich, well-draining soil that is high in organic matter. Try adding compost or aged manure to improve soil structure! Sun: Hostas prefer dappled shade, but they can also tolerate deep shade (less than 4 hours of sun per day).
Water: Creeping thyme tolerates drought, so you only need to regularly water them until they are established. [13] X Research source Soil: The key to creeping thyme is soil that drains well! Plant your thyme in sandy or rocky soil to prevent root rot. Sun: Creeping thyme thrives with full sunlight (at least 6 hours) so avoid this plant if your boxwoods are large and/or tall.
Water: Give your sweet alyssum 1 inch (2. 5 cm) of water per week. To prevent root rot, make sure the soil is thoroughly dry between waterings. Soil: Plant your sweet alyssum in soil that drains well. Too much fertilizer will promote more foliage growth than flowers. Fertilize lightly. Sun: Plant the seeds in full or partial sun, then make sure your sweet alyssum gets at least 6 hours of sun per day. [15] X Research source
