Re: Putting hostas to bed for winter

As soon as the foliage goes south.  Remove it.  Mulch beds with leaves or pine
needles.  Big established hostas do not need mulch as much as young plants.  I
am trying tissue culture plugs for the first time that is where we can buy
fire and ice for $10 instead of the $75 Shady Oaks is trying to sell it for.
New plant prices are all over town whereas older varieties are more uniformly
priced.  Check at least 5 sources before purchasing and then have an idea of
maturity of plant and divisions usually send.  I feel that it is much better
to buy mature plants when they are selling for around or under $20 especially
if they usually send more than one division then buy tissue culture plants
that might not make it and are very young 2" plugs that growers buy.  But I
want those very expensive new plants and that is why I am willing to try to
grow tissue culture plugs.  If you want more information get in touch with me.
Chris from Braintree Z6

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