Hello shade plant growers, this is a new area for me and I am excited to find out that there are so many cool plants that grow in the shade. I have an area under a cedar tree that has thick soil with a smaller area next to a north exposure side of a fence. It is all in "bright shade" Eastern light comes in a bit and then a bit if afternoon sun. I have hostas growing in pots that were given to me that have thrived in spite of my neglect and I had to buy a hosta called "guacamole," just because of the color and the name. What soil conditions do hostas like in the ground? Would outside the cedar tree be okay? Especially if I amend the soil? Do they do okay in acidic soil? Western garden book says just rich organic etc...Thank you SB