Actually the soil pH can be changed quickly and easily if it is sandy. For example, if you're growing rhododendrons and azaleas, you can lower the pH easily by a couple applications of Miracid and watering it in well. Heavy soils are more difficult to work with. Rhododendrons, hollies, mountain laurel, dogwoods,ferns (most), and wildflowers are excellent companion plants for your hosta garden. All I'm saying is don't mix lime into your compost pile if you plan to use it around these plants. As far as removing the mulch that you have on during the winter, my suggestion is to wait at least until you are fairly sure the last freeze, and any hard frosts, are done. You'll have to make that call, as each zone and particular situation is different. Don

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My husband & I have not caught them at the Lantana bushes yet. But they do love our Sages & Salvia's. I am growing a Trumpet Vine (not the Invasive Type) Training it into a Tree (Topiary) Form but it will be another 3-4 yr.s before it will be blooming. They really love our Love & Wishes Salvia & our Cherry Chief (Autumn Sage greggii)-it is a red color that gets their attention & it must have great nectar. It is taking the Texas heat & humidity well. I am going to add more as the Black-Chin's visit it every day 3 times a day. The Hot Lips Sage/Salvia was a Huge hit this Spring. I have just cut 1/3 of it back & fed it so it will be ready to re-bloom again when it starts cooling off. I have Turk's Cap growing but have not seen any go to it. Trumpet Creeper is growing but not blooming yet & our Mexican Sunflowers are always a hit with the Ruby's. Always looking for more plant's that they love! _ Thanks for the input! Appreciate it!