Hydrangeas site prep

I live in zone 7b and have a pretty good sandy loam soil. I’m wanting to plant lots of hydrangeas in a mass along my driveway where it is currently rock, somewhat compact and grass. I wouldn’t say the soil is super compact though and the light is just right. Morning sun, dappled shade through the afternoon & evening. I’m wondering if I need to build up planter boxes filled with a ton of new soil? I plan to add amendments either way, of course. The site is pretty well-drained. Can i put them directly in the ground?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 05/21/2017 @ 7:54 pm

These articles will help you.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-hydrangea-planting.htm ^[2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm ^[3]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-is-well-drained-garden-soil.htm ^[4]

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