In a message dated 98-01-04 22:32:05 EST, you write: << I also don't water very much either even though I've heard they like moist conditions. I wonder if Astilbes like cooler summer temps. >> I MIGHT ADD THAT THE SLAB OF THE GARAGE DOES KEEP THE SOIL IN THIS AREA COOL, ESPECIALLY WITH THE ADDITION OF THE ASTILBE AND FERN CANOPY..... KEN