Re: Hosta planted to deep froms a second crown at right depth.(don't count on...

Thanks for the advice Bruce, yes, I've learned since my early days of buying
hostas.  Back then, and living where I do, any "different" type of hosta I
could find was a rarity and treated with kid gloves (before I discoverd mail
order...love it)  I was so scared of mishandling them and having them die on
me, that I think  I didn't even dare sneeze near them.
But, I still think, after a day of humming that tune, I have a bunch of
"early " day hostas that need a little attention as soon as I can get to
them.  Only about 2 ft. of snow left to go.

Smile
Barbara

mail to:  "township@acbm.qc.ca"
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From: <BanyaiHsta@aol.com>
To: <hosta-open@mallorn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: Hosta planted to deep froms a second crown at right
depth.(don't count on...


> Barbara, especially potted hostas where the roots are circular inside the
pot - even cutting the roots off is better for the plant then planting as
is. I gently (right? ) beat them against the heel of the shovel then throw
them in the air and hit them a mile. It fluffs the roots quite well. Then
plant with the crown 1" out of the ground like a peony, and tamp the
roots/soil well. Then after a month or two add some soil around the crown.
> bruce
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