Localized Garden Drainage Kit for Overwatered Plants

The user is struggling with newly planted hydrangeas in persistently wet soil, fearing overwatering and root rot. This points to a common gardening challenge: poor drainage in specific areas of a garden bed. A 'Localized Garden Drainage Kit' could offer a targeted solution for individual plants or small clusters. This might include specialized soil amendments (e.g., perlite, grit, coarse sand), a small, easy-to-install subterranean wick or perforated pipe system, or tools for aerating compacted soil around root balls. The goal is to provide a DIY solution to improve drainage without overhauling an entire garden bed.