Blue Mouse Ears Hosta in Hypertufa Pot |
Friday, December 4, 2020
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Winter Care for your Potted Hostas
Winter Care for your Potted Hostas!
A frequent question we get is, will hostas survive over the winter in pots, or, how can I winterize my potted hostas? Although hostas are very forgiving plants, hostas in pots do need some care over the winter.
Hostas need a six-week period of temperatures below 40 degrees for their winter sleep. But since during this time the potted hostas can be exposed to several freezes and thaws, they need extra care to prevent damage to their roots.
Winter Care of Hostas
Winter Care for Hosta Plants
Hostas are hardy in cold winters. In fact, hostas only need four to six weeks of temperatures below 40 degrees for the hostas to go dormant and get their winter sleep. There is no winter growth during this time like there is with some other perennials.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Revive Hosta Soil
Reviving the Old Soil in Hosta Pots
Your potted hostas will greatly benefit from the container soil being refreshed every year. It doesn't take long, and your hostas will thank you by displaying beautiful, healthy leaves.
And as you know, when we talk about hostas, It's All About the Leaves!!!
Once you learn the basics of healthy soil, you'll be able to recharge last year's potting soil and save a lot of money by doing so.
Sunday, November 29, 2020
All About Hostas -- Hostas 101
Ultimate Guide to Growing Hostas
Hostas (plantain lilies) are hardy herbaceous perennials that grow well in Zones 3 through 8, with some that can tolerate the heat of Zone 9.
It's no surprise they continue to be one of the most popular perennials for shade gardens. Their beauty, toughness, and ease of care make them well suited for a shady or partly shady area and they will quickly become even a new gardener's favorite plant!
Thursday, November 26, 2020
The Beauty of Mini Hostas
The Beauty of Miniature Hostas!
Mini hostas, whether they're the adorable mouse-ear types or the dainty leafed varieties, they always get noticed. Minis are well suited for any type of mini to small garden, be it rock garden, fairy garden or mini garden collections.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Hostas for Early Spring Color!
Hostas for Early Spring Color!
After a winter that seems like it will never end, I am always anxious to see the first flush of color in my garden. If you're looking for early spring color in your shady or part sunny perennial or hosta garden, look no further than hostas!
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