Question by Patty H: I just dug some hosta’s from the yard next door and wondered the best planting spot?
I have abouy 6 of them.Some are small and some of the larger ones seperated when they were dug but seem to be fine. What kind of light do they take and how far apart do I plant them?

Read answers:

Answer by Henry H
They don’t like full sun, 3or4ft apart should be good you can plant something with color and small in between will look good Good Luck

What do you think?

Question by Lea C: I have strange growths coming from my new hosta plants. They are growing stalks of leaves where they bloom?
I have six new hostas and they (in May) have started to grow vertical stalks where they would normally bloom in the fall. Is this normal, why is this happening, should I prune them?? Please give advice.

Read answers:

Answer by Rae
Don’t prune them, its normal. If you prune them you won’t have any blooms during the summer/fall.

What do you think? Answer below…

Question by Chris S: I have grass growing up through my hosta. How do I kill the grass?
Without trying to pull evry individual stalk or killing the hostas?

Read answers:

Answer by MaryJ
Grass killer. Or just cut the grass.

What do you think? Answer below…

Question by Marisol M: What is a good way to make hosta plant grow larger and look fuller?

Read answers:

Answer by Tim Taylor
Hostas will grow best in rich organic soil. A loamy soil type may not need the addition of organic matter, but few of us are so lucky to garden in ideal soil and will need to add organic amendments. The recommended soil is well drained, has a slightly acidic pH, and is enriched both with nutrients and organic matter.  Read more...

Question by Ms S: Is it to late in spring to split a hosta plant?
i would like to split a hosta now, is it to late? I live in western New York.

Read answers:

Answer by Mr. Mole
Hello New York from Great Britain No you are not too late to split your Hosta, it would have been better to have done it earlier, you will not kill the plant but you will delay or inhibit blooming.

Have an opinion on this topic? Let us know.