Comments on: Hostas and Fertilizer http://www.organic.homeandgardendiva.com/growing-organic/hostas-and-fertilizer How to garden organically Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:17:47 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: bigalsr http://www.organic.homeandgardendiva.com/growing-organic/hostas-and-fertilizer/comment-page-1#comment-1342 bigalsr Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:47:59 +0000 http://www.organic.homeandgardendiva.com/growing-organic/hostas-and-fertilizer#comment-1342 In my opinion, hostas are one of the easiest plants to grow. I have grown them for many years and have found them to be a very enjoyable plant, whether you are an expert gardener or a novice. The main thing to remember about hostas is that they prefer shaded areas; like at the base of trees, the side of your home that is mostly shaded during the day, or just about any place not in full sunlight. They cannot tolerate full sun or very hot temperatures. They will grow in just about any type of well drained soil and are usually one of the first perennials to sprout in the spring. If planted correctly and well cared for, you should have a lovely splash of green throughout the growing season, right up until a heavy frost. Since you are new at this I would highly recommend "Miracle Grow" fertilizer or ask an associate at your nearest garden center. Good gardening!<br><b>References : </b><br>I've been a gardener for most of my life and have a better than average knowledge of plants and gardening in general. In my opinion, hostas are one of the easiest plants to grow. I have grown them for many years and have found them to be a very enjoyable plant, whether you are an expert gardener or a novice. The main thing to remember about hostas is that they prefer shaded areas; like at the base of trees, the side of your home that is mostly shaded during the day, or just about any place not in full sunlight. They cannot tolerate full sun or very hot temperatures. They will grow in just about any type of well drained soil and are usually one of the first perennials to sprout in the spring. If planted correctly and well cared for, you should have a lovely splash of green throughout the growing season, right up until a heavy frost. Since you are new at this I would highly recommend "Miracle Grow" fertilizer or ask an associate at your nearest garden center. Good gardening!
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I've been a gardener for most of my life and have a better than average knowledge of plants and gardening in general.

]]> By: Kevin C http://www.organic.homeandgardendiva.com/growing-organic/hostas-and-fertilizer/comment-page-1#comment-1341 Kevin C Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:45:59 +0000 http://www.organic.homeandgardendiva.com/growing-organic/hostas-and-fertilizer#comment-1341 Hosta's are the best selling perennial in the USA. In part, because they are easy to grow, and have few insect or disease problems. They prefer a part sun to shady location in the garden. Some tolerate more sun... but check with your local independent garden center for those selections. Keep them moist, but not wet. In early spring, you should apply a preventive "bait" for slugs and snails (the Hosta's worst enemy). Fertilize them with a well balanced product. Mir-acid (by Miracle-gro) is a good choice, again see your local experts for their recommendations in your area. Basically you can sit back and enjoy. Hosta leaves and flowers make excellent additions to cut flowers in vases and are very long lived. They are in the lily family. Some varieties have very fragrant flowers. Try a few different varieties to get some extra pizazz in your garden. I hope that this helps Good luck-<br><b>References : </b><br>I am a professional horticulturist I am an Hosta Enthusiast Hosta's are the best selling perennial in the USA. In part, because they are easy to grow, and have few insect or disease problems.

They prefer a part sun to shady location in the garden. Some tolerate more sun… but check with your local independent garden center for those selections. Keep them moist, but not wet. In early spring, you should apply a preventive "bait" for slugs and snails (the Hosta's worst enemy). Fertilize them with a well balanced product. Mir-acid (by Miracle-gro) is a good choice, again see your local experts for their recommendations in your area.

Basically you can sit back and enjoy. Hosta leaves and flowers make excellent additions to cut flowers in vases and are very long lived. They are in the lily family. Some varieties have very fragrant flowers. Try a few different varieties to get some extra pizazz in your garden.

I hope that this helps
Good luck-
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I am a professional horticulturist
I am an Hosta Enthusiast

]]> By: kandl722 http://www.organic.homeandgardendiva.com/growing-organic/hostas-and-fertilizer/comment-page-1#comment-1340 kandl722 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:43:59 +0000 http://www.organic.homeandgardendiva.com/growing-organic/hostas-and-fertilizer#comment-1340 They are super simple! You didn't say if you've already bought them, or what form they are in though. They LOVE the shade, and are very care-free. I love the way they multiply, and every year or so, I just take a shovel and a sharp butcher knife and cut thru mine and transplant 1/2 to a new spot, then just fill the dirt back in around the part I leave~they get HUGE. A lot of mine are in beds far from the house, and they just get water from rain. I don't fertilize them or anything, and they thrive! I do use Miracle Gro ~in the hose attachment~ maybe once a year, but that's it:) Just remember SHADE;) They love it under/around trees. Good Luck!!<br><b>References : </b><br> They are super simple! You didn't say if you've already bought them, or what form they are in though. They LOVE the shade, and are very care-free. I love the way they multiply, and every year or so, I just take a shovel and a sharp butcher knife and cut thru mine and transplant 1/2 to a new spot, then just fill the dirt back in around the part I leave~they get HUGE. A lot of mine are in beds far from the house, and they just get water from rain. I don't fertilize them or anything, and they thrive! I do use Miracle Gro ~in the hose attachment~ maybe once a year, but that's it:) Just remember SHADE;) They love it under/around trees.
Good Luck!!
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]]> By: Gary D http://www.organic.homeandgardendiva.com/growing-organic/hostas-and-fertilizer/comment-page-1#comment-1339 Gary D Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:41:59 +0000 http://www.organic.homeandgardendiva.com/growing-organic/hostas-and-fertilizer#comment-1339 Hostas like shady areas under trees or to be grown in pots in shady locations too. They're probably the easiest plants to grow. As for fertilizer...a simple balanced 6-6-6 fertilizer is fine and they'll grow great. they die back in Winter, but come back from the ground on their own in the Spring.<br><b>References : </b><br>I have a degree in Biology. Hostas like shady areas under trees or to be grown in pots in shady locations too. They're probably the easiest plants to grow. As for fertilizer…a simple balanced 6-6-6 fertilizer is fine and they'll grow great. they die back in Winter, but come back from the ground on their own in the Spring.
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I have a degree in Biology.

]]> By: ~Jennie~ http://www.organic.homeandgardendiva.com/growing-organic/hostas-and-fertilizer/comment-page-1#comment-1338 ~Jennie~ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:39:04 +0000 http://www.organic.homeandgardendiva.com/growing-organic/hostas-and-fertilizer#comment-1338 <b>how do you grow hostas, IMA newbie, HELP?</b><br>Also what is the best fertilizer, I am really good at buying flowers and plants but not so good at planting ect. how do you grow hostas, IMA newbie, HELP?
Also what is the best fertilizer, I am really good at buying flowers and plants but not so good at planting ect.

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