Azalea/Rhododendron -- Planting
Work the soil bed thoroughly. Add peat moss and compost to increase the soil's tilth and drainage. The peat moss will also make the soil more acidic, necessary for good growth. A pH around 5.5 is generally preferred. ... [... more]
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Chrysanthemum -- Planting
Potted plants can also be purchased in fall for color. Establishment before winter isn't always guaranteed. Make sure the soil is properly prepared. Water twice weekly until plants are established if rain isn't ... [... more]
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Lily -- Planting
Lily bulbs are planted in the late fall in a well-drained, high organic matter soil. The top of the bulbs are planted six to eight inches beneath the surface. Space bulbs six to eight inches apart. ... [... more]
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Hosta -- Planting
Most hostas thrive in full shade, though a few can tolerate more sun, especially those with yellowish foliage. Blue and blue-green hostas should be planted in full shade. Variegated plants can tolerate partial shade. ... [... more]
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Gladiolus -- Planting
Work the soil to a depth of 8 inches. As a rule of thumb, plant gladiolus corms three times their diameter; for example, a 2 inch diameter corm should be planted 6 inches deep and 6 inches apart. Corms planted in ... [... more]
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Daylilies -- Planting
Daylilies should be planted in a well-drained, high organic matter soil. Plants can be planted in sun to partial shade, though blooming potential increases in sunny environments. ... [... more]
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Hosta -- Dividing Plants
Some plants are slow to divide, such as the large, blue colored plants. Others may need dividing every three to four years, such as those used as edging. ... [... more]
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