Learn how to protect your hostas with a winter mulch to give them the best start next spring.
Crowns can develop rot or fungal infections which are difficult to correct and plants often die as a result.
Mulching protects against this rot, as well as providing other benefits.
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If deer or insect pests are an ongoing problem, bark mulches including cedar and cypress contain repellant oils.
Plan for mid to late November after several frosts or the first hard freeze.
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Mulch needs to be in place before extended freezing.
Spent leaves can also develop fungi and pass it on to new spring growth.
Whether you grow them in-ground in a garden or in pots, steps are very similar.
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Grow hostas in plastic nursery pots and place these in your decorative patio containers.
Overwinter hostas in their nursery pots and store your expensive pots until the following spring.
Winter Care Tips For Hostas
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