For instance, hostas have a compatible growing habit with hydrangeas, so they won't vie for resources. Overall, the best practice involve planting flowers or plants with complementary ...

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Wedding Gown ... remove the pests by hand-picking them instead of spraying the plant. Hosta, also known as plant lily, grows well in shady spots and comes in a range ...

Another great companion plant is hostas. These shade loving shrubs have the same needs as hydrangeas and their big fleshy leaves will shade them to create dappled light conditions. Lindsey said ...

Companion planting involves growing different plants ... making them suitable companions for any acid-loving plants, including hydrangeas. 2. Hostas Hostas make an ideal match with hydrangeas.

We used to have Mondo grass in the bed too, but we ignored it and it died. We were thinking about planting Hostas in its place but a landscaper told me the maple will suck all the nutrients from ...