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Six Of The Easiest Hostas To Grow.
I am often asked which Hostas are the easiest to grow, with the smallest amount of care, that will look after themselves

John Plant
Jul 254 min read


How Many Hostas Are Too Many?
Being a ‘Holic’ can often be a very lonely place. This is almost certainly the case with things like gambling, drugs & alcohol. I can’t...

John Plant
Jul 183 min read


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
Jul 114 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


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


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


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 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


All You Need to Know About Planting & Growing Miniature Hostas
Hostas, in general, are a very hardy group of perennials, once established, and need very little care. The exception to the rule is the...

John Plant
Feb 214 min read


Growing Hostas Indoors?
On our website, one of the most common questions we get asked is, can grow I Hostas indoors? Typically, Hostas are grown outdoors in...

John Plant
Jan 174 min read


Hosta Winter Care Part Two
Sorry, no time to put your feet up - This blog is a gentle reminder and follows up last years winter care blog published in October 2024...

John Plant
Jan 105 min read


What is Hosta Crown Rot Disease?
Crown rot is a disease caused by a soil-borne fungus that can survive in the soil indefinitely. This fungal disease is often favoured by...

John Plant
Dec 13, 20244 min read


Did You Know ..... Hostas Have Eyes?
Sometimes when there is a description of a Hosta having two or three or more eyes, it refers to the number of shoots that are coming from...

John Plant
Dec 6, 20244 min read


Glossary Of Hosta Terms
When reading about plants, and in particular, Hostas, you will see the odd word that you may not have seen before. You think, “why can’t...

John Plant
Nov 15, 20243 min read


How to Care for Your Hostas Over Winter
The summer has gone, autumn is well under way. Some of the Hostas are still showing their autumn colour, but in general most have already...

John Plant
Oct 25, 20245 min read


Leaf Mould for your Hostas
Leaf mould, also known as leaf mulch, is a form of compost made entirely from tree leaves, usually deciduous trees. Those that shed their...

John Plant
Oct 18, 20245 min read


2024. ...Too Wet, Too Cold, Too Hot & Too Windy for Hostas? "It’s been a funny old year"
Here in North Yorkshire, 2024 was undoubtedly, a very strange year as far as the weather is concerned. Which means a strange year for the...

John Plant
Oct 4, 20244 min read
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