The perennials that I plant needed water initially (a good soaking) and then I watered once a week if it didn’t rain. I didn’t mulch immediately since I found it hindered the initial growth. I did put some mulch down later after they had a good sprouting. Day Lillies are very vigorous and do well in my clay soil. In fact, I have to divide them every two years or they seem to want to take over. Black Eyed Susans (Maryland’s State Flower) is a great choice. We Marylanders joke that we chose that flower because it is a pretty weed. By that, I mean it does very well without a lot of fretting over. This has been my experiences but there are definitely other Garden FReepers who have tons more experience than me. Good luck!
Black Eyed Susans ARE weeds...........I couldn’t get rid of the danged things even if I wanted to (I don’t)
I’m only 8 miles from the MD/VA line and I swear it’s a plot by MD to take over this piece of VA........
Thanks mom! I’m going to mulch them this weekend. Our soil is rather sandy, but this is in a bed. However, it is a pre-existing bed, so I’m not sure what kind of dirt is in it.