tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361275892240994433.post447827596882321155..comments2023-03-17T07:21:41.898-04:00Comments on The Gardens of Gear Acres: More HostasJan Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12200868370970054076noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361275892240994433.post-48359700917803168832009-06-02T00:38:07.653-04:002009-06-02T00:38:07.653-04:00Hostas are so bullet proof. Once they are establi...Hostas are so bullet proof. Once they are established they are basically maintenance free. My only suggestion is to make sure you plant the tall varieties in the back, give them space when you first plant them, plant in the spring/early summer so that they have some root growth to anchor them against the frost/freeze cycles we have here in Mi, make sure you very colors, and have fun. There are plenty of cheaper hostas out there. Start with these and then treat yourself to a couple of special ones every year. Look for hostas with multiple divisions and divide them before planting. I buy a 15.99 hosta and get at least 3 plants from it. If you try the minis, make sure you put a pot over it for the first winter. Try Hostalibrary.org for photos and info. I am going to add astilbe to my hosta gardens for color. Once you get all your common hostas try Tom Schmid's place in Jackson for your pricier hostas.Jan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12200868370970054076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361275892240994433.post-79461388786360573362009-06-01T23:32:49.238-04:002009-06-01T23:32:49.238-04:00Pretty! Love the hostas. Thanks for helping to s...Pretty! Love the hostas. Thanks for helping to solve my flower vs weed problem - I'm still a gardening novice! Which brings me to my next question - do you have any ideas of plants that will grow in shady areas? There's a part of my lawn, between 2 parts of our drive, that won't grow grass, and it looks like the rain is starting to wash the soil down our hill. I thought I might try hostas, since they're supposed to be hearty, and since they'd be attractive in patterns as you've planted. Any advice? Or other plants that would work?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com