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Great Practical Gifts for Hosta Lovers! Besides the Plants! Whether you're buying for yourself or that hosta lover you know, it's not easy to find great gifts aside from hosta plants (which are ALWAYS a good gift choice)? Here are some great gift ideas that any hosta lover would love.  The end of the blog has a link to our list of unique hosta gifts sure to please any hostaholic or hosta lover!

  Top Ten Hosta Questions Answered Some Answers May Surprise You! Hostas are one of the most popular perennials of all time.  Here at Sunset Hosta Farm.com, we get a lot of questions about hostas.  Following is a list of the ten top questions we are asked about hostas and their care.

  Blue Mouse Ears Hosta in Hypertufa Pot Advantages of Growing Hostas in Pots Potted hostas are not only a great way to show off those gorgeous hosta leaves, but there are many other advantages to growing hosta plants in pots and containers.   I bet there are a few advantages listed here that you haven't thought of. 

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.  

        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.

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.

  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!