Hosta Care

Dec 134 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 64 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

Nov 153 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

Oct 255 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 185 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...

2024. ...Too Wet, Too Cold, Too Hot & Too Windy for Hostas? "It’s been a funny old year"

John Plant

Oct 44 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

Sep 276 min read

Growing Hostas From Seed

Typically Hosta plants are multiplied by splitting the whole plant into more, smaller plants, but you can grow Hostas from seed. It’s...

Hostas That Cope with Dry Shady Conditions..Typically Under Tree Cover

John Plant

Sep 204 min read

Hostas That Cope with Dry Shady Conditions..Typically Under Tree Cover

Dry shade can be the result of several different situations. It could be an area of your garden that can’t be reached with a garden hose,...

Is It Too Late To Plant Hostas? ... No In Fact It's a Good Time.

John Plant

Sep 64 min read

Is It Too Late To Plant Hostas? ... No In Fact It's a Good Time.

Is it too late to plant my Hostas? No, in fact it’s a good time Hostas can be planted at virtually any time of year. Now is a great time...

Why Are Light Levels So Important For Hostas?

John Plant

Aug 305 min read

Why Are Light Levels So Important For Hostas?

Hostas are classed as a shade loving plant. This often means that the importance of light levels for when growing Hostas can often get...

To Divide or Not to Divide Your Hostas ? .... That is the Question

John Plant

Aug 93 min read

To Divide or Not to Divide Your Hostas ? .... That is the Question

There comes a time in the life of a Hosta when you need to consider whether it is ready for splitting or dividing. Dividing or splitting...

"What is this growing in the centre of my Hosta?"

John Plant

Jul 192 min read

"What is this growing in the centre of my Hosta?"

The unusually formed stems and flowers are “Fasciated scapes”. The word “Fasciated” means bundled. One source describes it as “scapes...

Hostas Environmental Leaf Damage: Scorch, Sunburn, & Heat Stress

John Plant

Jul 124 min read

Hostas Environmental Leaf Damage: Scorch, Sunburn, & Heat Stress

Why are my Hosta leaves going brown on the edges? Brown leaf edges are common on Hostas, as well as some other shade loving plants, when...

Hostas With White Centred Leaves.. Medio-Variegated

John Plant

Jul 53 min read

Hostas With White Centred Leaves.. Medio-Variegated

A white centred Hosta falls under the category of a Medio-Variegated Hosta. A variegated Hosta is a Hosta that has 2 or 3 or even more...

John Plant

May 177 min read

Watering And Feeding Your Hostas

As a Hosta enthusiast, I’ve often been asked, ‘How much and how often should I water my Hostas?’ How often should I feed my Hostas? These...

"How to Maximize Your Garden's Potential: Tips for Gardening Smarter, Not Harder"

John Plant

Apr 195 min read

"How to Maximize Your Garden's Potential: Tips for Gardening Smarter, Not Harder"

I find looking after Hostas very therapeutic. Whenever I am with my Hostas, I am at my most relaxed. However, some tasks in the garden...

The 8 Stages of Hosta Addiction: From Innocent Fascination to Full-Blown Obsession

John Plant

Apr 124 min read

The 8 Stages of Hosta Addiction: From Innocent Fascination to Full-Blown Obsession

I am an addict!!!! I am a Hostaholic!!! I pull no punches as to why I am so addicted to Hostas, and make no apology for being so. All...

Hosta Jobs..... to do over the Easter Weekend

John Plant

Mar 295 min read

Hosta Jobs..... to do over the Easter Weekend

Easter weekend is probably the first chance everyone will get to spend a little time in the garden. The weather has picked up a little,...

"How to Care for Hostas: Your Top FAQ'S Answered"

John Plant

Mar 222 min read

"How to Care for Hostas: Your Top FAQ'S Answered"

Being a Specalist Hosta nursery we get asked lots of questions about Hostas from our garden visitors, online customers and website...

What Are the Common Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Hostas?

John Plant

Mar 84 min read

What Are the Common Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Hostas?

We are asked so many questions about planting Hostas, when, where & how etc. It is so important to get it right before you start. Getting...