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John Plant
1 day ago8 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...
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John Plant
Feb 214 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...
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John Plant
Jan 174 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...
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John Plant
Jan 105 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...
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John Plant
Dec 13, 20244 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...
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John Plant
Dec 6, 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...
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John Plant
Nov 15, 20243 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...
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John Plant
Oct 25, 20245 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...
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John Plant
Oct 18, 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...
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John Plant
Oct 4, 20244 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...
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John Plant
Sep 27, 20246 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...
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John Plant
Sep 20, 20244 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,...
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John Plant
Sep 6, 20244 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...
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John Plant
Aug 30, 20245 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...
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John Plant
Aug 9, 20243 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...
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John Plant
Jul 19, 20242 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...
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John Plant
Jul 12, 20244 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...
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John Plant
Jul 5, 20243 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...
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John Plant
May 17, 20247 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...
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John Plant
Apr 19, 20245 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...
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