Q.: I am wondering if the fungus that kills hollyhocks is to blame for ruining my hostas each year. They start out as big, beautiful healthy plants each spring. It doesn't take long, however, for the ...
Hosta is a perennial foliage plant so well-known and widely planted that many gardeners take it for granted. There are over 3000 named varieties, all of them easy to grow and very trouble-free. They ...
Q: This hosta problem has been going on for a few years for me. The plants face west and there are four just like this. What’s wrong, and what can be done? — Ron M., Fargo. A: Hosta as a species ...
Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results. Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth. If missed, let foliage die back naturally and ...
Hosta (plantain lily/funkia) is one of the most popular garden plants, especially for those of us with large shady areas. The leaves come in many textures and colors and the size can vary from the ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Shade garden walkway consists of hostas, iris, coral bells, astibles, ferns, bleeding heart and anything else that will grow in ...
Q. I have tried pulling the weeds out of my hostas, but they break off. Any solutions for removing weeds without losing my hostas? — S.W., Springfield, Mo. Answer by Master Gardener Mark Bernskoetter ...
Who doesn’t love hostas? This herbaceous perennial with its lush foliage is versatile, adaptable, requires little maintenance and is a favorite of every shade gardener. But this native of Asia, also ...
Q.: I am wondering if the fungus that kills hollyhocks is to blame for ruining my hostas each year. They start out as big, beautiful healthy plants each spring. It doesn't take long, however, for the ...
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