RE: For a shady spot in the garden.

Tuppence — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:25:20 GMT

I have a lovely hosta in a big pot. I have to be careful of slugs, though. One year it was very "lacey" after being chomped on. I do like hostas. This one has white edges to the leaves and produces pale blue flowers. Hope it's going to grow again this year.

Thanks for the photos of yours, Kath.

:)

RE: For a shady spot in the garden.

Kath — Sun, 20 May 2007 16:59:49 GMT

Result after digging up clumps and replanting :-)
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For a shady spot in the garden.

Kath — Fri, 11 May 2007 15:09:07 GMT

..............Hostas are ideal.

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.

A tried and tested solution :).
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.

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.

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[center]Hosta 'Sieboldiana Variant Elegans'[/center]
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[center]Hosta 'Shade Fanfare'[/center]
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RE: For a shady spot in the garden.

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For a shady spot in the garden.