A Guide to Fast Growing Hostas
Did you know that hosta cultivars grow at different rates? It surprised me when I first started getting into these plants to see that some had a quick growth habit and some were slow. My goal was to get a…
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Dividing Hostas
Everyone wants big beautiful hostas dotting their yard. I know I love them when they fill in my shaded areas and make the entire garden look lush and full. So, why would you ever divide them? Not only does this…
How to Water Hostas – Everything You Need to Know!
Watering hostas can be tricky to get right. These plants love moisture but die in waterlogged soil. Let’s talk about the secret to watering hostas. Large hostas or those grown in sun should receive 1.5-2” of water each week. Smaller…
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 flower spikes are beautiful while…
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 garden? Liquid bone meal for…
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, and how quickly? Don’t worry…
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 growing in very acidic soil,…
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 answer is yes. For deer,…
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 know the secret on how…
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 so. Spent coffee grounds are…
