InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Bonsai Garden Forumshttp://forums.bonsaigarden.net/forums@instantasp.co.ukThu, 28 Aug 2008 20:30:13 GMT20http://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Topic19-10-1.aspx..............Hostas are ideal.<br><br>Yes, I know some of you will say "Mine get destroyed by slugs and snails". When I first had them in the garden I had the same problem, and tried all the known recommendations for a solution to this problem.<br><br>A tried and tested solution :). <br>In the Spring when you see the first sign of growth coming up through the soil, put at least a 2inch/5cm layer of sharp grit, definitely not smooth grit, all around your plant and 3inches/7cms beyond your plant's outer edge. You must top up the grit after it has rained heavily or you have hosed frequently.<br><br>Since doing this I have had no stripped or holes in leaves. I don't think the slugs and snails like the feeling of sharp grit against their soft under bodies when travelling through the garden.<br><br>[center] [img]http://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Attachment11.aspx[/img] [/center]<br><br> [center]Hosta 'Sieboldiana Variant Elegans'[/center]<br>[center] [img]http://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Attachment13.aspx[/img] [/center]<br><br> [center]Hosta 'Shade Fanfare'[/center]<br>[center] [img]http://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Attachment14.aspx[/img] [/center][b][/b]Fri, 11 May 2007 15:09:07 GMTKathhttp://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Topic141-10-1.aspxBegonias and Lilium.<P>[img]http://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Attachment68.aspx[/img]</P><P>[img]http://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Attachment69.aspx[/img]Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:42:06 GMTStymiehttp://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Topic108-10-1.aspxOne can always rely on these to come back every year and give a wonderful display, love the deeper blue flecks on this one :)<P>[img]http://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Attachment33.aspx[/img]</P><P>[img]http://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Attachment34.aspx[/img]Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:15:18 GMTKath