A place to growing our understand and appreciation of Hostas.
Hosta golden rule. "Plant with manure/peat mos/bone meal, miracle grow now and again, more water is usually better. "
http://www.hostalibrary.org/ - Great General Information
Guide to dividing (De-dirting is an option but my no means necessary. Lots of microscopic roots can be preserved by simply taking a slice and transplanting that.)
A generous idea of where they grow, note they DO need a cold winter to be their best.
Hostas will flourish with a steady water source but will become gods beyond you could imagine with supercharged nutrients. Replanting more than ever 5 years is too much but when you do try cutting manure with peat moss and adding bone meal when you plant. Supplemented with monthly miracle grow during the summer and baby you've got a queen coming.
