Eliminating slugs in my hosta
In the past I have sprayed my hosta with an ammonia solution in the early spring while the hosta were just emerging. My hosta is now 4 to 6 inches high and just beginning to leaf. Can I go ahead…
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Strange flowers and scapes on a hosta
Can you help me determine the specimen of hosta this is? It has a very thick stem and a bud on top. Way different then any hosta I have seen. thank you for your help.…
Planting Between Pyramid Cedar
Front of house, under a maple tree, against sandy soil foundation. Previous try’s included Annabelle hydrangeas, bobo hydrangeas, and now limelight’s…. all have not done well. Colour palette is rose. Other plants include, potentillia(white) PeeGee tree, burning bush, day lily(dusty…
Hosta Search *
I’m trying to find a hosta that has huge leaves and grows in a flower shape as opposed to water fall and has a lot of white on the outer edges. Mostly white is preferable so you can see it…
Thinning Hostas*
I transplanted hostas, thinking of saving them while renovating another part of the house, for their eventual return to the front garden. They may have overshadowed a mundane six feet tall fence. It’s hard to have the perspective of an…
Astilbe Companion Flowers*
I am going to have to transplant my astilbes. The problem is, the area between the sidewalk and the astilbes gets sun. I would like a low-growing complimentary plant that will not hide the astilbes. Any suggestions would be appreciated.…