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Planting Spring Bulbs With Hostas
So, whilst your Hostas are in their dormant state what can you use to extend the interest in your garden, when your Hostas are not giving us their usual grandeur.
What about this then? Fill your area with a multitude of colourful Spring bulbs.

John Plant
Oct 173 min read


A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Nematodes
We use nematode control for both Vine Weevil and slugs & snails.
As nematodes are not available in garden centres, and need to be bought on-line, they are not generally that well known. Let’s put that to rest now!

John Plant
Oct 35 min read


Gardening with Hedgehogs in Mind
Hedgehogs are considered the gardener’s friend as they can help keep some of the garden pests under control

John Plant
Aug 155 min read


Growing Miniature Hostas Using Bonsai Planters
Then we saw some bonsai trays advertised and thought these would be just perfect for our miniatures. Miniatures Hostas do not need a great big space to grow, indeed the opposite, so planting them in these bonsai dishes seemed to be perfect.

John Plant
Aug 82 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


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


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


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


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


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 74 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 315 min read


Reflecting on 2024: A Year End Review for the Blog
Welcome to the end of the year for 2024. There has been so much to talk about and discuss that we decided to start a blog at the...

John Plant
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Christmas Greetings to my Hosta loving Blog Readers
We've boxed our last Hosta order before Christmas.  We'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support, and to...

John Plant
Dec 20, 20241 min read


Possible Labels for Your Hostas?
All good gardeners know how important it is to label your plants, and how frustrating it is when you don’t. It’s amazing how quickly you...

John Plant
Oct 11, 20245 min read


Planting Spring Bulbs With Your Hostas
Hostas are full of joy and colour for several months of the year. They fill your garden with a mass of different coloured and sized...

John Plant
Sep 13, 20245 min read
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