How can I get my hostas to grow?
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You should first get your soil tested every 3 to 5 years is helpful in determining the need for soil amendments and fertilizer.
See if you don't find this informative:
http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C955&title=Growing%20Hostas
Do you give them adequate water? They need at least an inch of water a week, so if there's not enough rain, you'll have to water them. It's better to water in the morning, and to water deeply once or twice a week than to just sprinkle them frequently.
Hello Tam,
This Hosta FAQ might be helpful rreview
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/plants/got-hosta-questions-i-ve-got-hosta-answers-37253068?
Got Hosta Questions? I've Got Hosta Answers.
Some varities take more sun than others. Slugs are their enemy. Deter them by sprinkling crushed clean eggshells or agricultural grade diatomaceous earth in a circle around each hosta.
Because deer love hosta, spray with garlic and putrescent egg spray, covering all leaf surfaces. LIQUID FENCE concentrate works well if directions are strictly followed.