Liquid fertilizer for hostas is a great way to get the most out of your plants. It’s affordable, easy to use, and only needs to be applied every two to three weeks during the growing season. This post will help readers learn how to properly care for their hosta plants by using liquid fertilizer. What … Read more
All plants need phosphorus in order to survive, and liquid bone meal is a significant 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 plants does not provide all the nutrition your plant needs, but is great for phosphorus-deficient … Read more
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 the nutritional value is overlooked. Wood ash can be great for hostas growing in very acidic soil, as it increases the pH balance. It adds other benefits, nutrients such as calcium, … Read more
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 beneficial to soils when used in moderation after being composted. Though there have been no … Read more
Using Epsom salt for hostas is a standard of hosta growers, some debate its effectiveness. I dove into the science to find out. Does Epsom salt help hostas? There is no proof of Epsom salt aiding healthy plants in many of the ways gardeners describe. However, Epsom salt is great for hostas that are lacking magnesium, which … Read more
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