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How To Create Hanging Baskets from Hostas – The Perfect Shade Basket!
If you are looking for a different idea for a shady porch or outdoor living space – why don't you try creating a few hanging baskets with...

John Plant
3 days ago4 min read


Fragrant Hosta Varieties to Enjoy This Season
Yes, there are a number of Hostas that give off a lovely soft fragrance. Yet another benefit of Hostas. I can’t imagine not having fragrance in the garden, and having Hostas that are fragrant gives another element to my planting.

John Plant
Jul 43 min read


The Beauty and Benefits of the Overlooked Green Hosta
When you think Hosta, you automatically picture brightly variegated, glorious blue and bright yellow leaved Hostas. It’s not surprising that the humble green Hosta doesn’t have the same platform and is often overlooked.

John Plant
Jun 274 min read


Our Favourite Variegated Hostas This Season
let’s take a look at variegated Hostas.
Hostas come in a variety of colours. From green foliage to yellow, or even blue foliage, the choice is yours. Rather than being one solid colour, these variegated varieties exhibit two or more colours on their leaves

John Plant
Jun 203 min read


Let The Hosta Flower Debate Begin?
Hostas are always a favourite choice for gardeners, due to their fabulous foliage. However, when it comes to their flowers, opinions are divided.
Some gardeners believe that cutting off the flowers is necessary to maintain the health and appearance of the plant, while others argue that the flowers add to the plant’s beauty and should be left alone.

John Plant
Jun 135 min read


Creating a Lush Garden: Growing Ferns Alongside Hostas
Transforming your outdoor space into a serene oasis can be effectively achieved by incorporating ferns and Hostas.

John Plant
Jun 63 min read


Growing Blue Hostas
Growing Blue Hostas

John Plant
May 305 min read


Ultimate Guide to Growing Giant Hostas in Your Garden
The American Hosta Growers Association defines giant Hosta as those that exceed 90cm in height. There are several cultivars now that are...

John Plant
May 235 min read


It Is All Right to Move and Replant your Hostas...?
Let’s try and answer that question starting with a little bit of our garden history. Some 10 years ago, this area was covered by a...

John Plant
May 164 min read


Celebrating Four Years of Rewela Hostas & Growing Strong
On Thursday 8th May 2025, we are proud to celebrate our 4th anniversary. This is a milestone that sadly few start-up business’s actually...

John Plant
May 93 min read


Meet Martin Fish Our Special Guest Blogger
As promised, here is our guest blog from a well-respected horticultural expert, & horticultural judge at many shows, Martin Fish. He...

John Plant
May 25 min read


National Gardening Week 28th April-4th May 2025
What is National Gardening week? Ever since the first celebration in 2012, this annual event organised by the Royal Horticultural Society...

John Plant
Apr 253 min read


Understanding the Colour Changes in Hostas: What Causes the Shift in Shades?
One of the most fascinating things about Hosta foliage colouring is that it often changes throughout the growing season. Some Hostas...

John Plant
Apr 185 min read


Plant Heritage & National Hosta Plant Collections
Founded in 1978, Plant Heritage is a world leading cultivated plant conservation charity, for plants that have been collected, bred or...

John Plant
Apr 113 min read


Garlic Wash Recipe For Your Hostas
Garlic Wash recipe for your Hostas

John Plant
Apr 42 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Fertilising Hostas: When, What, and How to Feed Your Plants
The Ultimate Guide to Fertilising Hostas: When, What, and How to Feed Your Plants

John Plant
Mar 286 min read


What prompts Hostas to wake up in the spring? Most factors are obvious, but some may surprise you.
The gardening season is fast approaching, and one of the most eagerly awaited indicators of spring is the emergence of Hostas from the...

John Plant
Mar 216 min read


How to Use Hostas as Beautiful and Low-Maintenance Ground Cover Plants
Ground cover plants vary from small spreading plants to low-growing shrubs. The purpose is to cover as much ground as possible to reduce...

John Plant
Mar 142 min read


Unveiling the Beauty of Hosta Rainbow's End
From Hybridiser Hans Hansen From the young age of three or four years old, Hans Hansen can remember planting onions in his family's...

John Plant
Mar 73 min read


How to stop Slugs & Snails eating my Hostas? Revisited.
The Blog on Slugs & Snails published last year has been the most read of all my Blogs. So I thought we would revisit such a popular...

John Plant
Feb 288 min read
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