Absolutely !! Secret Spot may be advertised as a "throw-n-grow", but I've found it to be very picky in terms of where it successfully grows. In the woods, where the soil is typically very acidic (4.5-5.5 pH levels) due toyears & years ofdecomposing leaves on the forest floor, Secret Spot will need some help via Liquid Lime (not pelletized lime that takes 3-6 months to affect soil pH levels, the liquid stuff that works inside of 30 days).

The more you can clear any undergrowth, the better the chances ofthe Secret Spot seed to establish themselves into a vigorous, healthy plant.

Also, one last comment-Secret Spot isn't Extreme, no water- and it won't grow/stay alive.

Rob