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FertileConsistently moistDroughtTolerateClimatesToleratesSandyOrganicHabitatsHumusMildly acidAcidicAdaptableMoisture retentiveFrost tolerantSlightly acidSemi-shadeGood well-drainedRichVariety of soil typesSunnyThriveGerminationLightInvasiveWateringNutrientsAlkalineShade and well-drainedConditionsGrowPlantsSlowlySpeciesAcid soilRequiresRapidlyBelow the soil surfaceFertilizerWaterTemperaturesThicklySeedlings

Fertile6

• Erigeron canadensis prefers moist, fertile soil. (indiatimes.com)
• For best results, grow Dahlia 'Twynings Candy' in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. (gardenersworld.com)
• Care Prefers moderately fertile, moist soils. (finegardening.com)
• Grow in moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to light shade. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
• They prefer moist, poorly drained soils, but can grow in fertile, well-drained soils. (uky.edu)
• Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. (kitazawaseed.com)

Consistently moist6

• Physostegia prefers consistently moist soils. (plantdelights.com)
• Unlike its cousin salvia, physostegia prefers consistently moist soils. (plantdelights.com)
• Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically takes 2-3 weeks. (indiatimes.com)
• Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. (indiatimes.com)
• Autumn fern prefers consistently moist soil , but doesn't tolerate waterlogged conditions. (gardenguides.com)
• Keep soil consistently moist. (kitazawaseed.com)

Drought3

• They grow in full or partial sun in zones 4 to 9 and can tolerate pollution, wind, wet soil, and drought. (yahoo.com)
• It grows in a variety of soil types and is heat and drought tolerant. (smartwatermark.org)
• It prefers full sun and moist soil, but it can tolerate drought conditions. (gardenguides.com)

Tolerate3

• Grown in zones 5 through 9, American sweetgum can tolerate moist soil, thanks to its long taproot, and prefers full sun. (yahoo.com)
• This North American native can tolerate many soil types, but it prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun. (yahoo.com)
• Highly adaptable and cold-hardy, this tree will tolerate heavy clay soils and is very frost tolerant. (smartwatermark.org)

Climates4

• Thrives in cool, moist climates. (rhs.org.uk)
• In hot climates, prefers moist soil and part sun. (mortonarb.org)
• In all climates, a mature autumn fern tends to lift slightly out of the soil from year to year. (gardenguides.com)
• Also prefers climates with more mild summers compared to very hot and humid conditions. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)

Tolerates2

• Tolerates sun, moist. (portlandnursery.com)
• Prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade. (backyardgardener.com)

Sandy5

• It is suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. (wikipedia.org)
• Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. (pfaf.org)
• Organic materials such as peatmoss, leaf mold, compost or well-rotted manure lighten clay soils and improve the water-holding capacity of sandy soils. (missouri.edu)
• Prefers full sun and moist, sandy soils. (veseys.com)
• Tolerant of a wide range of soils from well-drained sandy soils to the heavy clays present in much of the St. Louis area. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)

Organic7

• Amend the soil by adding organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure to improve its fertility and drainage. (indiatimes.com)
• Work the organic matter into the soil to a depth of about 6-8 inches. (indiatimes.com)
• Eight to 10 bushels of organic materials per 100 square feet incorporated to a depth of 6 to 8 inches may be necessary in very poor or heavy soils. (missouri.edu)
• Ferns grow best in an organic potting medium similar to soils in their natural habitats. (clemson.edu)
• Think of moisture-retentive woodland soil , rich with leaf mold and other organic matter, as a guide for your garden. (gardenguides.com)
• Prefers rich, moist, organic soils. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
• Mountain flowers are generally well adapted to soils that are lower in organic material and prefer the cooler temperatures of higher elevations. (gardenguides.com)

Habitats2

• As a result, variability and mosquitoborne transmission response are the moist, humid habitats preferred by many mosquito clear and stationary. (cdc.gov)
• F. tularensis is found in widely diverse animal hosts and habitats and can be recovered from contaminated water, soil, and vegetation. (cdc.gov)

Humus2

• PACHYPODA [White Baneberry or Doll s Eyes]: Woodland plant preferring a moist humus soil. (clunyhousegardens.com)
• Maturing at 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide, it will flourish beneath trees with high, open shade and well-drained, loamy, humus-rich soil. (gardenguides.com)

Mildly acid2

• Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. (pfaf.org)
• Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. (pfaf.org)

Acidic2

• Prefers acidic soil, excellent for covering large areas. (portlandnursery.com)
• Prefers moist, acidic soil, will cover an area rapidly. (portlandnursery.com)

Adaptable3

• Adaptable but prefers wet, mucky, acid soils. (wildflower.org)
• As a woodland plant, chionographis prefers part shade and is adaptable to a wide variety of soil textures and pH levels, but it does grow best in rich and well-drained soil. (plantdelights.com)
• All soil types, from sand to clay, suit adaptable autumn fern, but it will prefer a pH slightly below 7.0. (gardenguides.com)

Moisture retentive1

• Prefers a rich well-drained moisture retentive soil[164]. (pfaf.org)

Frost tolerant1

• Very frost tolerant and prefers cool, moist conditions. (veseys.com)

Slightly acid1

• Best growth in slightly acid soils. (mortonarb.org)

Semi-shade2

• Easily grown in a good well-drained loamy soil in sun or semi-shade[1, 11, 200]. (pfaf.org)
• Low growing requiring semi-shade and a moist soil. (clunyhousegardens.com)

Good well-drained1

• Succeeds in any reasonably good well-drained soil[1, 42]. (pfaf.org)

Rich4

• For best results grow Allium cepa 'Red Baron' in full sun in rich but light soil, that is relatively free-draining. (gardenersworld.com)
• Prefers moist, rich soil, semi--evergreen. (portlandnursery.com)
• Planted in rich, loamy soil, autumn fern doesn't require fertilizer . (gardenguides.com)
• In Missouri, it is typically found south of the Missouri River in moist or rich low woods, thickets, alluvial banks and gravel bars along streams and bluff bases (Steyermark). (missouribotanicalgarden.org)

Variety of soil types1

• The selected ground cover plants listed here grow well in a wide variety of soil types. (missouri.edu)

Sunny2

• Most prefer well-drained soil in open, sunny site. (clunyhousegardens.com)
• Both cannas and callas prefer sunny, moist soils and thrive along ponds and waterways. (ehow.com)

Thrive3

• Cannas prefer well-drained soils, while callas thrive in muddy locations where canna rhizomes would rot. (ehow.com)
• Both canna lilies and calla lilies thrive in warm, moist conditions. (ehow.com)
• The flower prefers full sun and can thrive in dry soil. (gardenguides.com)

Germination1

• Seedlings emerge from the soil soon after germination. (uky.edu)

Light5

• Most ferns prefer moderate, indirect light inside. (clemson.edu)
• Prefers the light of a north window. (clemson.edu)
• Part sun or part shade plants prefer light that is filtered. (backyardgardener.com)
• The flower prefers moist-to-dry soil and partial sun to light shade. (gardenguides.com)
• It prefers moist soils in sun or light shade and is common in forests, fields, stream and wetland edges, open woods, and roadsides. (womenfitness.net)

Invasive1

• While this is a plus for a gardener plagued with moist to wet soils, both plants can become invasive when planted near marshes and waterways. (ehow.com)

Watering2

• Root rot usually results from a soil mix that does not drain quickly or overly frequent watering. (clemson.edu)
• Peace Lilies prefer watering on a regular basis. (whiteflowerfarm.com)

Nutrients1

• However, incorporating a balanced, slow-release fertilizer into the soil during planting can provide necessary nutrients. (indiatimes.com)

Alkaline1

• The suitable pH for it to grow acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. (wikipedia.org)

Shade and well-drained1

• Enjoys shade and well-drained soil. (clunyhousegardens.com)

Conditions4

• Lettuce drop prefers wet soils and cool, moist conditions in the spring. (nxtbook.com)
• Fusarium wilt is also favored by cool, moist conditions and infects watermelon plants early. (nxtbook.com)
• Surface wetness among children was associated with the proximity of their depends on a number of environmental conditions other homes to swamps and streams that served as mosquito than precipitation, including antecedent wetness, soil type, breeding sites (19). (cdc.gov)
• Trichuriasis is a common infection, occurring mainly in the subtropics and tropics, where poor sanitation and a warm, moist climate provide the conditions needed for Trichuris eggs to incubate in the soil. (msdmanuals.com)

Grow1

• It is easy to grow, not picky as to soil type, is hardy over a wide geographic range, and is deer-resistant. (plantdelights.com)

Plants4

• Water the plants deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. (indiatimes.com)
• Mulching around the plants can help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. (indiatimes.com)
• Most ground cover plants can be planted any time during the growing season, but either spring or fall is preferred. (missouri.edu)
• Some can poison livestock or release toxins into the soil that inhibit growth of desirable plants. (uky.edu)

Slowly1

• 1,4-Dioxane biodegrades very slowly in water and soils and is considered recalcitrant. (cdc.gov)

Species2

• Can take soil on the dryer side more than other species. (portlandnursery.com)
• One species, Chionographis japonica, prefers somewhat moist soils. (plantdelights.com)

Acid soil2

• Requires an acid soil[200]. (pfaf.org)
• Prefers well drained acid soil with ample summer water. (smartwatermark.org)

Requires1

• The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time-no composting required-and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too! (bluestoneperennials.com)

Rapidly1

• They shade the soil and keep it from drying out rapidly. (missouri.edu)

Below the soil surface2

• Unless otherwise specified, bare-root perennials are usually planted with the crown (where the shoots meet the roots) an inch below the soil surface. (veseys.com)
• The root system of a grass is fibrous with the growing point located at or below the soil surface (surrounded by several layers of leaves). (uky.edu)

Fertilizer2

• A soil test provides the best guidance for fertilizer usage. (missouri.edu)
• Mix the fertilizer into the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. (missouri.edu)

Water8

• Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. (monrovia.com)
• Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering the seed with displaced soil. (johnnyseeds.com)
• Potting soil for ferns should be porous and allow excess water to drain quickly. (clemson.edu)
• Firm soil gently to eliminate air pockets and water in well. (veseys.com)
• If the soil is moist, the plant does not need more water. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
• If the soil feels dry, add water. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
• It has a thin lipopolysaccharide-containing envelope and is a hard, non-spore-forming organism that survives for weeks at low temperatures in water, moist soil, hay, straw, and decaying animal carcasses. (cdc.gov)
• Given its vapor pressure and Henry's Law constant, the rate of volatilization of 1,4-dioxane from water and soil surfaces is expected to be moderate. (cdc.gov)

Temperatures2

• Prefers mild and cool temperatures. (kitazawaseed.com)
• Dry soil, long days and warm temperatures encourage bolting. (kitazawaseed.com)

Thickly1

• Regenerates thickly on mineral soil. (oregonstate.edu)

Seedlings1

• Plant the seedlings in prepared soil, ensuring they are spaced about 12-18 inches apart to allow for their spreading growth habit. (indiatimes.com)