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 work can be a challenge. The good news is that chemical deer repellents may not be 100% effective, but they…
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Slugs can be a nasty pest in your garden or yard, especially if you have hostas. Trying to save your plants can send you searching for alternatives, and I know it surprised me when I found out that you can kill slugs with ammonia. Many people don’t know this fact, but it’s very important. I’ve…
Do 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, consider hostas to be like candy. Some hosta marketing claims that certain species have a…
Do rabbits eat hostas? Rabbits can wreak havoc on your plants if you don’t stop them, but there are several things you can try to save your plants. Read on… Rabbits are one critter that can easily decimate your hostas if you don’t take steps to get rid of them and keep them away from your…
If your hostas are not growing as they should, it could be for several reasons, ranging from pests and too much or too little water to improper care. If you don’t take care of your newly planted or established hostas before fall, whether it’s due to not enough water, too much water, or a landscaping…
