GenAcres Homestead

   Why is my Hosta Growing So Slowly? Ever wondered why your hostas are growing so slowly, or not growing at all, or are actually shrinking from year to year?   Even though hostas are naturally very hardy plants, which is one of the reasons they remain so  popular for perennials gardens, their ability to put on healthy growth each year depends on several things.

   Fall Care for Hosta Plants With fresh air and fewer insects and plant diseases to worry about, Fall is a pretty great time in the garden. But for hostas, those beautiful leaves are beginning to die back making the plant look a bit ragged, but the plant is just conserving energy and getting ready for their winter sleep where they will await warm Spring temperatures.

      Cutting Back Hosta Blooms Although hostas are basically grown for those beautiful leaves, there are some hosta varieties that have quite beautiful flowers. Removing these are not necessary for the health of the plant, so whether you choose to cut the flower spikes off or allow them to grow and flower is a matter of personal choice.