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Shade-lovers like hostas, ferns, astilbe, coral bells, and woodland groundcovers are a natural fit with hydrangeas in those moist, well-drained spots. They all get along in terms of light and water, so you’re not fighting nature. Plus, their different leaves and bloom times keep things lively and stop the garden from feeling flat or empty.
Garlic packs a punch—bold flavor, keeps for ages, and honestly, it’s not fussy to grow. You drop cloves in the ground come fall, pick a sunny spot with soil that doesn’t stay soggy, and by mid-summer, you’re digging up whole heads. To grow garlic, plant healthy cloves in fertile, well‑drained soil in fall, keep weeds under control, and harvest once the lower leaves dry. Here’s how to make it work, even if you’re new to the game.
Bare patches and scraggly turf just don’t cut it. Low, spreading plants that flower and knit together across the ground can turn those awkward spots into something lively. Flowering ground cover plants pack open soil with color and texture, crowd out weeds, and help keep your soil in place. Looks good, works hard—what’s not to like?
