Preparing the spot is important. Also, if you mulch around the plant it will do better during excessively wet and dry times and keep the competative weeds from starting. I use the local weeds for mulch and it does look stealthy.

I hate to weed, so I do the same in the garden. Mulch hay is great. Tempers the miosture and ground temperature and keeps your shoes clean when it's wet (instead of mud).

Shov