Planting Instructions Guide

Hosta

Plant Hosta after the threat of frost has passed and before the soil freezes in a location that has partial to full shade.

Soil Preparation: Not much preparation or amendments are needed as long as you provide moist, well-drained soil. Amend heavy clay or sandy soil with organic matter like compost.

Before planting, soak the bare roots in warm water for 30 to 60 minutes.

Gently spread the roots out in the hole, ensuring they are not bunched together.

Place the hosta in the hole, ensuring the crown (where the roots meet the stems) is at or just below soil level.

Backfill the hole with soil, gently firming it around the roots to ensure good contact.

Water the newly planted hosta thoroughly to settle the soil and reduce transplant shock.

Post-Planting Care:

Mulch: Apply a layer of mulch (e.g., shredded bark, pine needles) around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Water regularly: Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged,
Overwintering: Hostas are generally hardy and can overwinter outdoors

Indoor growing; Frequently plated outdoors hosta can also thrive indoors if the above listed outdoor growing conditions can be mimicked Hosta will also go through a period of dormancy when planted indoors (at this time you can leave the plant somehere a bit colder) followed by a growth period

Divide every 3-4 years

non-Hosta

Cone Flowers

Best Time to Plant bare root coneflowers is once the threat of frost has passed.
Soak the roots in water for 1-2 hours before planting to rehydrate them.
Coneflowers prefer well-drained soil, but are adaptable to various types.

To plant cone flower roots dig a hole twice as wide as the root spread and slightly deeper than the root depth. Gently spread the roots out within the hole Ensuring the crown (where the roots meet the stem) is at or slightly below the soil surface. Backfill the hole with soil, gently tamping down to remove air pockets and Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the roots.
Post-Planting Care: Water regularly, especially in the first year, until the plants are established and Apply a thin layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Ensure the plants receive at least 6 hours of sunlight.
Divide every 3-4 years

Orange Day Lily

Plant bare-root daylilies allowing time for root establishment before the next growing season.
Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Choose a sunny spot (at least 6 hours of sunlight) with well-drained soil.
To plant Orange Day Lilly roots Dig the hole twice as wide and deep as the root system of the daylily. Create a mound of soil in the center of the hole. Place the daylily on top of the mound, spreading the roots out over the soil. Ensure the crown (where the roots meet the stem/leaves) is just above the soil level, not buried. Water the newly planted daylilies well tighten lightly to fill the air pockets.
Post-Planting Care: Apply a layer of mulch around the plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Keep the plants well-watered, especially during the first growing season. remove old foliage in late winter for best spring results.

Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (every 3-5 years).
Indoor growing; Frequently plated outdoors day Lilies can thrive indoors if the above listed outdoor growing conditions can be mimicked

Ostrich Fern (shade Fern)

Plant in either spring or fall.

Choose a moist, filtered sun location as Ostrich ferns thrive in rich, moist, well-drained soil while tolerating clay, loam, or sandy soil types.

Plant Ostrich Fern by making a shallow hole that is wide enough for the roots to spread and Ensure the root crown (where the roots meet the stem) is just above soil level. Fill the hole with soil, firming it gently around the roots Water thoroughly immediately after planting. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first few weeks

Ostrich ferns are easy to maintain and do not do not need much fertilizer; they grow best in naturally fertile or compost-enriched soil. Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. it can take several years for ostrich ferns to become established so be patient.