Introduction Across the United States, gardeners have, on average, 200 growing days per year in which to create beauty, function, and fabulous garden features using plants. To optimize those days, gardeners need to provide each … Read more

Planting hostas in containers can bring wonderful variety and flexibility to the garden. It also allows plants to be enjoyed on a patio or other shaded area where they can’t go directly into the ground. … Read more

Hostas make extraordinary ground cover perennials and are by far the most popular plant for shady areas, such as under deciduous trees. Offering seventy species and hundreds of hybrids, gardeners can create striking borders of … Read more

All plants need food in the form of plant nutrients, and the hosta family is no different. Concocting your own natural fertilizer is educational and fun. Making your own fertilizer allows you to compose a … Read more

Generally, this would be a “how long is a piece of string” question, but we’ve made an effort to answer it conclusively and specifically. We need to consider several variables to optimize fertilizer applications to … Read more

To grow, develop, and produce at their best, plants need ready access to 20 essential plant nutrients. In managing all the elements that contribute to healthy soil, gardeners often get fertility wrong. Your hosta will … Read more

Growing hostas is easy if you satisfy their single, non-negotiable demand – healthy garden soil rich in organic matter is the shortest route to meeting this need. The organic matter and microorganisms in compost help … Read more

Hostas are one of the most popular plants for home gardens, but do hostas spread? It’s a common question that many gardeners have. The answer is both yes and no. All hostas are rhizomatous. While … Read more

There is some disagreement over whether or not manure is beneficial for hostas. Some people say that manure gives hostas a healthy boost, while others claim it can damage their leaves. This article will help … Read more