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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    July 4, 2013
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    Some say either, personally, if I have time, I remove them. I think it makes the plant look more pleasing.
    If you have a variety that makes viable seed, and are trying to achieve a thick ground cover of Hosta, leave the scapes and seed pods alone. Four clumps of Hosta ventricosa have seeded enough to populate over 10 acres in 35 years. Some of the seed dispersal was by children playing 'sword' with mature scapes, Wind and wildlife took care of the rest.

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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    July 31, 2013
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    Your hosta could be refusing to bloom for several reasons.
    1. Age. Some hosta can take up to 5 years to bloom.
    2. Location. Hosta will bloom less when planted in deep shade.
    3. Water. Hosta bloom less during and immediately after drought.
    4. Variety. H. plantiginea usually won't bloom for 2-3 years after being moved. But, it's worth the wait.
    5. Nutrients. If your soil has too much nitrogen, the plants will put most of their energy into foliage.

    Don't worry about cutting them down. The first frost will take care of that for you!

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    August 17, 2013
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    Since most hosta seed pods really don't contain viable seed, and usually only breeders collect seed, I suggest they be removed. They are aesthetically pleasing to most, and don't benefit the plant. If you want to seed the neighborhood, and if there are viable seed, leave them alone.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    October 24, 2013
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    Our hosta have started looking bad, and we cut them back. We've also given them a 4" mulch of pine needles. Hosta doesn't have to be cut back, hard frost will knock them to the ground. But the old foliage is unsightly. I don't suggest using mulch that packs, such as maple leaves.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 18, 2014
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    You might find some of the suggestions in these articles helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-repellents.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/bulbs-that-deter-deer.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-resistant-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 7, 2014
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    Yes, they should be just fine when planted together.

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    Nikki on
    March 30, 2014
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    Yes, now would be the ideal time to divide and transplant these plants, just as new growth appears and before they get too large.

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