It all starts when you plant hostas. Hostas like rich and well-draining soil, so mixing in organic matter, such as compost or ...

They like moisture so if it’s really dry in subsequent years, give them a drink. It’s not necessary to fertilize hostas, but the nitrogen boost will help promote big, beautiful leafy growth.

I suggest transplanting your hostas after the weather begins to cool down in late summer or early fall. Even though you’ve lost many hosta leaves to the intense sun, the hostas’ crowns (place ...

Go out during a rainy period and spray the ammonia mix right onto the slugs as they feed on the leaves of your hosta, dahlias and veggies. The ammonia will convert to nitrogen and fertilize your ...

Like ferns, hostas need slightly acidic soil and good drainage, and some sunlight. But do not fertilize hostas when temperatures get to 95 degrees and higher, Dykes said.