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Genius
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..............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.
Hosta 'Sieboldiana Variant Elegans'
Hosta 'Shade Fanfare'
Kath
UK - Zone 8
"People will forget what you said,
People will forget what you did,
But people will never forget
How you made them feel."
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Genius
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Result after digging up clumps and replanting :-)
Kath
UK - Zone 8
"People will forget what you said,
People will forget what you did,
But people will never forget
How you made them feel."
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Genius
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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.
...Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire...
Webshots
http://www.picturesofengland.com
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