We had a great workday in the Hosta and Founders Gardens. The weather was nice, and we had a wonderful group join in to get the garden looking fabulous! The work started with cleanup from the hail storm. Limbs came down, and the hostas looked a little ragged from the hail damage, but other than
The Hosta Garden at the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park is so beautiful this year. If you haven’t visited yet this spring, it is a must! This past Friday was a work day to get the weeds cleared out and some plants moved around. The GOHS also takes care of the Founders
DID YOU KNOW . . . Hostas produce their flowers on a bloom stalk or scape that arises from the base of the clump through the center of the foliage. A mature plant may product 10 or more scapes and hundreds of flowers. Individual hosta flowers are generally open for only one day, like daylilies.
Hostas are hardy, but they still need some preparation for the winter for their survival and vigor in the spring. Start by gradually reducing the amount of water you provide as temperatures start to drop, signaling the plants to slow their growth and enter dormancy. This helps fortify the hostas against winter damage. Next, apply
While there are many sun-loving pollinator plants, there is also an array of perennials with gorgeous blooms and sweet nectar for these critical species to enjoy in the part-shade or full shade. Many gardening resources list-full sun plants, but nectar from shade plants can still attract pollinators in troves and provide essential habitats to keep
Perhaps the best gardening trait of hostas is their three-season presence in the landscape. Hostas emerge in early spring. Their ground-covering and often colorful mounds of leaves remain prominent features until first frost. Cold autumn nights make their leaves turn to a beautiful yellow to signal dormancy and the end of another growing season. This
What You Should Do Right Now For Happy Plants By Barbara Gillette KEY POINTS In fall, cut back hosta leaves, clear debris, and mulch crowns with pine needles for winter protection. Divide plants at least 30 days before frost, or overwinter divisions indoors if you’re late. For potted hostas, move them to a sheltered spot
Long Term Affects of Drought on Hostas Brown leaves and dormant plants are the short term result of the dry summer. To understand how drought will affect our hostas in the long term, we need to know a little about the growth cycle of a hosta. When a hosta emerges in the spring, it is
Growing hostas is extremely enjoyable, not to mention addictive, with the selection of varieties now available. Here is a quick beginners guide to growing hostas: PLANTING Position - Hostas are woodland plants so require some level of shade to look their best. There are some varieties that can thrive in the sun. Soil - Hostas are not generally
Climate change is having a profound impact on gardening, and hostas, though resilient, are not immune to these shifting conditions. As temperatures rise, weather patterns become unpredictable, and extreme events like droughts and heavy rains increase, hosta enthusiasts must adapt their care practices to ensure these beloved plants continue to thrive. How Climate Change is
