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Re: [SG] Subject Lines, Shady Vines, Dividing Hostas and Slimy Ma

In a message dated 98-03-26 09:52:46 EST, lewj@MINDSPRING.COM writes:

<<
 Shady Vines:
 David Atkins suggested I consider "moon vine" for my shady front door.  Are
 you referring to Impomoea alba (aka Calonyction aculeatum)?  I thought they
 want full sun?  Do they do well in full-shade?  This site is pretty shady
 -- it does not see direct sunlight once the trees leaf out.

 Dividing Hostas:
 My girlfriend's mother has offered me some divisions of her hostas, but
 I'll have to dig them.  They're definitely in need of dividing, only I'm
 not sure how to go about it.  Would someone be so kind as to enlighten me
 on this?  Thanks!
  >>
Lew,

I have found the best way to divide hostas is to uproot the entire clump, if
it a smallish one. If large, I take spade and push a portion of the clump
above soil level to see what I am contending with. Try to get it high enough
so you can see the roots. Untangle them and you will be able to identify
separate "divisions" growing from the crown. With a sharp knife cut through
the crown to remove the division.

The root masses of hostas vary greatly. The divisions of the undulatas can be
pulled apart with your hands. Some, like Lancifolia, have root systems that
are very dense. Best thing to do is just start cutting.  Don't worry if you
get only all leaves or all roots without a crown. "Mutulation" of the crown
actually encourages new growth.
Use sterilized cutting instruments.

Clyde Crockett z5 ccredux@aol.com Indy IN


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