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Hostas are easy to grow, with bold foliage from spring through Autumn and stunning flowers emerging on spikes above the foliage. You can enjoy a plant for years at a time, and propagate from successful plants by dividing which is really easy and successful to get more of the stunning plants. Some of our favourite varieties include Gold Standard, Whirlwind, and Undulata, all of which are variegated and add a great collection of colour, best…

Hostas are well known for their foliage. They can live for a very long time if you care for them properly and are very easy to maintain. You can choose from a range of plants in terms of leaf shape, size and colour. However, you should realistically search for varieties that do best in pots, and which thrive in the level of sunlight you can provide although most prefer a more shady spot in the…

Hostas are great plants to grow in shaded areas. They will last for many years with bold foliage filling your garden with colour from spring through autumn. They can be easily divided to make new plants too. These perennials are carefree with few problems, with the exception of slugs. However, from time to time you might notice a problem with your Hostas, or you might simply want to prepare against common Hosta diseases or pests.…

Hostas are shade-loving plants and are actually one of the easiest perennial plants to grow. To that end, if you are cultivating Hostas, it is important to know how and when to divide them to get the best out of them. How to propagate Hostas Where to replant Hostas By digging up and subsequently dividing your Hostas, you can propagate a successful, healthy plant into multiple plants. You will know when it is time because…

Compost is a wonderful way to recycle things from your home and give your garden an important supplement. With compost, you can add nutrient-rich humus to your garden that restores depleted soil and encourages plant growth. Composting is good for the environment, good for your plants, and easy to make. Although the council now give every home a green bin to recycle your garden and kitchen waste in the UK, we still recommend recycling your…

Compost bins are a wonderful way to recycle and starting the process is relatively simple. However, differentiating between what can and cannot be put in the compost bin is not as simple. What to compost – a quick guide Some of the most common materials you can compost include green waste such as grass clippings, annual weeds, fruit and vegetables, and even pet waste from none meat-eating animals like hamsters and rabbits. This should make…