Beautiful green Hosta leaves appear rich and delicious, and a slew of garden pests agree! Without treatment, they will be nibbled on by many insects, leaving their otherwise thick and verdant plantings riddled with holes and raggedy-looking leaves. Hostas can be sprayed with a commercial garden insecticide as an effective control measure. However, neem or …
Hosta is a perennial plant used as an ornamental and deciduous, but it can also please with its flowers. The hosta plant undoubtedly deserves her title as monarch of the shade garden. The hosta plant may look grand and lush but requires little effort to cultivate and enjoy. However, you should pay attention to it …
More than five years passed while my first container hosta flourished in a tiny plastic pot on my balcony. I saw a beautiful plant about 1.5 feet tall, bought it, and put it on my balcony. I didn’t think to ask myself if I could grow a hosta in a pot at the time. I …
The hosta has a well-deserved reputation for being a low-maintenance plant resistant to many pathogens. However, hostas are in danger from a hosta virus X (HVX). The disease caused by the hosta virus is tricky because it can stay dormant for a long time. You can buy an infected plant that seems healthy, plant it …
Hosta is a fascinating ornamental and deciduous plant. The plant is easy to care for, attractive, and tolerant of shade. You can do a lot with hostas in the garden, from edging to accenting other plants. Spring is an excellent time to plant this plant in the garden. Hosta Bulbs (Bare Root Hosta): How to …
As a gardener, I’ve always wanted to have a large hosta swaying in the breeze with its fluffy leaves. Want to know how to grow hostas that get really big? Here are some ideas and different ways to do it! I began collecting hostas in 1999, and there was a limited selection of “super” varieties …
Hostas have a place in the hearts of both amateur florists and professional landscape designers. Hostas come in many different shapes and sizes, and anyone can grow them in their garden, even if they have never done it before. Most blue-leafed varieties resemble sumo wrestlers because their width is significantly greater than their height. This …
The hosta is a stunning ornamental plant. Adding a succulent touch to any garden plot is as simple as planting one of these plants. Diseases rarely affect Hosta, but leaf-eating pests and insects can threaten its health. The first signs of visible damage should be interpreted as a call to action. It’s critical to treat …