Help, what's wrong with my hostas.
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Comments (3)I think it is a little of three of the four items you mentioned. They are a little shocked moving to bright sunlight and would benefit from a lot of extra watering. If there are holes in the leaves, go out late at night or very early morning (with a flashlight if needed) and see if there are slugs that are feasting on your babies. If so - get yourself some Slug and Snail killer from the local box store or garden center. Some products (look at several types) are more pet friendly than others, choose the one that fits your family. Alexa...See MoreWhat's Wrong with my Hostas?
Comments (12)Melissa - The hostas were at this house before I moved in... the pictures are from the south corner of my front porch and, as you can see, there are tons of them! On the north corner, however, there are only two little ones. I want to even them out so my front yard (which faces a busy highway) looks a little more balanced. They just look so crowded there and since they are big, I figured it wouldn't hurt to divide them to put more at the other end of the porch. Plus, like Ken pointed out, they're really too close to the edge of the porch to really flush out all nice and round, so I want to pull them out a little further and let them "breathe." Thanks for the suggestions on the easy division method... hostas are starting to be my 'thing,' but my knowledge level is pretty limited :) You all are so very helpful and friendly! Thanks so much - Rachel...See MoreWhat could be wrong with my hostas?
Comments (13)Got a newsletter today from Made In The Shade hostas. I'm going to quote, because I don't want to mess it up. [quote] This year we also have the perfect setup for Southern Blight - lots of rain that is followed immediately by hot temperatures. If you see hosta petioles that flop over at the base, it is likely the result of a fungus called Southern Blight. The fungus eats away the tissue at the base of the petiole so the petiole pulls away easily from the clump. You may also notice beige colored "mustard seeds" at the base of the clump and a white thread like mycelium. Quick action can save the clump. Apply a fungicide product that contains tebuconazole as a soil drench. The product is contained in a number of Bayer fungicide products that are commonly available at box stores, hardware stores and garden centers. [end quote] Thought this might be helpful. Don't think I have southern blight just yet, but it is bound to come sooner or later....See MoreWhat is wrong with my Royal Standard Hosta?
Comments (9)ahhhh .. whats it called.. fasciation???? ... there used to be a link to hossta terms on teh library page.. but i cant find it ... it went straight to a flower stalk ... it should work itself out .... leaf out.. out of order ... no real clue nor reason why it did it ken...See Morebkay2000
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