Hosta Flowers: Are they Beautiful or Ugly?
If you go up to any group of gardeners and ask them if hosta flowers are beautiful or ugly, you’ll quickly find yourself in the middle of two sides. One side will claim that host … Read more
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How to Successfully Grow Hostas in Pots
Can you grow hostas in pots? The short answer is yes and it is easy. This article will provide you with some pesky details that are important.
Liquid Bone Meal for Plants
All plants need phosphorus in order to survive, and liquid bone meal is a great source of it. How is liquid bone meal different to balanced fertilizers, and should you be using it in your … Read more
Deer Repellent for Hostas – Do Chemical Deer Repellents Work
Do deer repellents work to keep the deer out of your hostas? This comparison of commercial deer repellents will let you know which ones do and don’t work.. For hosta growers, finding deer repellents that … Read more
Will Hosta Leaves Grow Back?
As I was prepping to transplant my hostas this year, a storm knocked a tree on top of them. This made me wonder: will hosta leaves grow back when the entire plant has been damaged, … Read more
Do Hostas like Wood Ash?
Do hostas like wood ash? Wood ash is typically recommended to hosta gardeners for its slug-repellent nature, while its impact on soil pH and nutritional value is overlooked. Wood ash can be great for hostas … Read more
Will Deer Eat Hostas? You’re Lucky if You Don’t Know the Answer!
Will deer eat hostas? If you live around these critters and love your hostas whole and intact, this is an important question to know the definitive answer to. Will you catch deer eating hostas? The … Read more
How to Make Hostas Grow Bigger: 21 Tips and Tricks
Do you want to learn how to make your hostas grow bigger? Check out our list of helpful tips that can help you to grow big, beautiful hostas. Let’s get started… Do you want to … Read more
Do Hostas like Coffee Grounds? Here’s the Truth
Many gardeners add spent coffee grounds to their soil. These are easy to come by in most homes and are said to benefit plants such as hostas—but there is no scientific proof of them doing … Read more
Can You Plant Hostas with Roses?
Can You Plant Hostas with Roses? It’s easy to see why it can be a difficult challenge. However, there are a few ways that you can work around the problem.