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Hosta Care
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| Hosta
care should begin with the plant food that is available for
good growth. Caring for hosta fertility is essential. There
are several choices of fertilizer, including liquid; granular
and slow release granular fertilizer. Follow the directions
for application carefully to keep and promote healthy growth.
Do not apply fertilizer over the top of new growth or on the
leaves of the plant. Stop fertilizing in late July. |
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a balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10, and apply it in the
early spring, followed by an application six weeks later, and
finally a midsummer application. If you use a slow release fertilizer,
apply early in the spring. Many gardens do not need additional
fertilizer. Test the soil and add only the deficient nutrients.
Hosta care concerns then should be directed
toward water availability. Caring for hosta should include
a minimum of 1 inch of water a week. The water demand can
be met with rainfall, irrigation, or hand watering. Sandy
soils increase the demand for water because of the faster
water peculation qualities of sandy soils.
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hosta care can rely on observing conditions of inadequate water
or holes in the plant leaves. This would indicate insect feeding.
The leaf tips can show burning if the plant has inadequate water,
also, drooping leaves can be an indicator of a water deficiency.
Slugs, snails, and insects can cause leaf damage by chewing
on the leaves as they feed. Check with a qualified source for
chemical advice for control of these pests. |
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