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Perennial Garden Design in Clay Soil

Clay soil perennials: amend planting holes with compost, add sand/perlite for drainage. Hostas need shade; lavender, mums, asters, roses need sun. Plant tall in back, short in front. Deep soak weekly in summer. Osmocote fertilizer. Deadhead. Prune properly per species.

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