How to Amend Clay Soil, Planting up Heat Loving Perennials: Coneflowers & Lisianthus

Today we will amend our clay soil and learn how to care for and plant some heat loving perennials. Enjoy ~ Dawn

[@shadedfromreality]

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[@kerry-579]

They love grubs so treat yard for grubs. Earthworms too but if you have Asian jumping worms you’ll want the mole to eat them so ridding yard of moles may be counter productive at eliminating those invasive worms. I too just accept the mole.

[@shadedfromreality]

We have tried getting rid of the grubs, but I think they also like my earth worms. It’s a lose lose situation…lol!

[@carolynlotz7460]

You gardens are beautiful. I’ve just found your channel. So much inspiration ❤

[@shadedfromreality]

Thank you Carolyn!

[@gardeningwithmamabird]

Hi Dawn! I need some Lisianthus in my yard. I’ve never seen it in the garden center. I’m jealous! Your channel is doing great! Keep it going. Robyn

[@shadedfromreality]

Thank you! I’m really surprised you don’t see it more in your local nurseries. You really do need some…it loves the heat! Also, I think it’s pretty easy to grow from seed!

[@lizpaul5898]

Hi! What brand of landscapers mix do you use as well as compost? Love your channel! Just found you today!

[@shadedfromreality]

Thank you so much!😊 We use the living earth brand for both. We get the compost bags from Costco. To save a little money, we get the landscapers mix by the truckload at Living Earth.

[@rnguyen2516]

Hi Dawn, where do you get your landscaper’s mix? I love the lisianthus! I would never have imagined that they can grow well in 8B and in the heat! I love your garden and channel. So relaxing to watch!

[@shadedfromreality]

We have a living earth supplier near us, so we get it by the truckload. If you have that option, it’s so much cheaper! If we get bags, we usually get the living earth brand of landscaper’s mix at Lowe’s or Home Depot. It’s pretty full of mulch and compost. It’s a great combination for clay soils! You’re so kind - thank you so much!😊

[@rnguyen2516]

@@shadedfromreality thank you so much, Dawn! I had no idea they sold those bags at Lowe’s or Home Depot. I’ll definitely have to look!