Hostas and tree leaves
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Dusting debris off hosta leaves
Comments (17)Yeah, the scapes on orchids always get clipped to a stick in the pots. I discovered they use the hair clips that look like tiny old fashioned ice tongs. They would work nicely with tall hosta scapes too. They come in all sizes. I'm sure if the description is not clear, I could find a small clip somewhere. I still have two of my orchids. Our problem is the camphor tree with all its berries. And, the squirrels bury my really huge pecans, and when they sprout it is really hard to drag the shoot and intact pecan out of the soil or the pots. A waste of good nuts. Right now, the ligustrum (usually an evergreen hedge) plants all are dropping endless white tiny blossoms all over the plants. For these, they can collect at the point where the petiole begins and block the funnel from cleaning itself. If I remember, I take a long handled round china bristle artists brush with me to sort of dust things off. I wondered if it was okay to rearrange the leaves, some of which I think will be deformed if not better placed. I've learned not to cut off the ragged ripped leaves, especially not at this time of year. So I guess anything goes in the grooming department. One thing I'm doing now, has nothing to do with name tags, it has to do with hosta "jewelry" if you like that description. The fun will be in just gradually adding them only when THE PERFECT ornament shows up, an inspired epiphany if you will. So far, I have about three of them chosen. Just cheap things which remind me of the plant name. I already have the one for Paradise Island--it is a parrot on a kabob, so it sticks up above the layer of golden leaves. To me, parrots = paradise. Then, I found a miniature monkey--Funky Monkey. Then, I found a miniature copper teapot--Teatime. Then, I found a miniature ceramic white elephant--guess which hosta?....... Not every hosta name lends itself to ornament mnemonics, but if I have trouble identifying a plant, I'll look for a symbol to help me. I'm getting a King of Spades from a plastic card deck, and skewering it for the pot. I'm looking for a small toy shark for Jaws. A miniature yellow squash for Squash Casserole. Maybe a pair of leather pants for Lederhosen? Or a monk figurine for my Brother Stefan? Something plaid for the Celtic Uplands. A shamrock for Irish Luck. A miniature Red Dragon. I've ordered a African queen head pot to plant The Razor's Edge--it is sticking out all over like a big old 'Fro. Purple Boots is a no-brainer, right? A moon in phase for Moonstruck. I'll need a tiny sailboat for Captain's Adventure. My way of looking at this is having fun with my hosta, and maybe getting my garden visitors involved in guessing the names of the plants. Hmmm, I have an old Monopoly set with the little car and shoe and such..... ahhhh, the games people play....See MoreCedar apple rust on hosta leaves
Comments (10)I did not verify hvx. When I bought it I held it against sunshine and saw the blotches. The other brown patches I saw too, but otherwise it was a large multi-eye plant, really good looking. I did not place it into the garden. Then at home I had doubts and brought it back the following morning, exchanged it with a large multi-eye ElNino which does not show any disease. I still need to ring all plants with a granular systemic Bayer product which has Merit which kills nematodes. I just sprayed the hostas with a Bayer insecticide which also has Merit. My only problem in my yard seems to be a big dog urinating on the side of my house and on hostas in front of the house, inspite of me spraying liquid fence. Nothing is eaten. He must be brought there by his proud owner at night. Bernd...See MoreWhat's wrong with my hosta leaves?
Comments (3)As Ken said regarding the third hosta pic. Looks to me like it's only the early leaves that are suffering. Frost damage? If so, just remove the damaged leaves and they should be fine. Maybe pitch the albo-marginata as I'm not a fan of bishops weed at all. I'd even give you a hosta from my garden to replace it with!...See MoreSept hosta leaves 2015 part 2
Comments (3)Your garden is holding up so well! And your kikutii is a beautiful bloomer---full and short stalks. Glad to see that you take time to sit and enjoy your special garden!...See Morehosta_freak
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