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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 6, 20253 min read


Growing Blue Hostas
Growing Blue Hostas

John Plant
May 30, 20255 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 23, 20255 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 16, 20254 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 9, 20253 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 2, 20255 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 25, 20253 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 18, 20255 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 11, 20253 min read


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

John Plant
Apr 4, 20252 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 28, 20256 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 21, 20256 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 14, 20252 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 7, 20253 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 28, 20258 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 21, 20254 min read


Why We "Love" The Mouse Hostas ......
On Valentine's Day let’s chat about one of my favourite subjects, and a firm favourite with many of our customers… The Love of Mouse...

John Plant
Feb 14, 20254 min read


Growing Hostas in Raised Beds?
Low Stone Wall creates a shady spot ideal for Hostas Raised beds are beds that are not at ground level and have been built to provide a...

John Plant
Feb 7, 20254 min read


Creating a Beautiful Garden: Combining Hostas with Ornamental Grasses
If you have a garden with plenty of shady areas, you no doubt have Hostas somewhere. If not, why not? Hostas are fantastic, reliable...

John Plant
Jan 31, 20255 min read


Desert Island Hostas
I have been asked by the British Hosta & Hemerocallis Society to write a piece on my favourite Hostas that I would like as my ‘Desert...

John Plant
Jan 24, 20254 min read
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