digging up the grass

I did just the same thing a couple of years ago grindle, had a border near the pond that also had trees at the back so every time we had warm weather the trees took all the moisture and the plants wilted, dug everything up, dug down around three feet, (think the neighbours thought I was burying a body,lol), put old pond liner in and replanted, much better, plants have grown brilliantly.

There's proof for you Grindle, looks like you've cracked it, clever you. Hope it doesn't flood in winter!!! If so you could always tick a fofk in it. What variety of Hostas are they?

Good thinking. More planting space! :-)))))

What a good idea, happy hostas now :-))))

Good idea. It is looking well and the hostas will come on a treat :~))

..........and less lawn to mow!!!! They look very happy already.

Less mowing and then the wretched edging has to be a good thing
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Ron, the only ones I can remember are Liberty, Royal Ruffles and Barbara Ann, a couple of un-named ones in there too.
Simbad, I didn't go down quite that far, but it's nice to know yours worked.
I can't wait for it all to fill out :)

Good idea! They look happy Hostas....

Well Grindle they always say `where there`s a will there`s a way` so happy hostas from now on.

I only have three and have kept them it pots thinking it would be easier to keep slugs and snails away. Is it more of a problem when they are in the ground to you think?

great idea grindle, im lucky with my hostas, they seem happy in my ground, maybe cause its clay below which water doesnt drain away quickly,

Well done Grindle, Im sure the Hostas will love those conditions;0)

Do snails eat Hostas? I've bought one for the first time, pale green with white edges, I rarely see slugs but no shortage of snails.

Sorry Heron but my Slugs just love them! those in the borders get shredded but the ones I have in large pots rarely get any damage!

Good luck with your Hostas, we do feed ours which helps them to grow....

I'm not feeding mine, Dd - that anonymous one is HUGE already! It might take over the ferns, hellebores and everything else if I fed it! LOL.

yes Heron the old S&S spare not a leaf if you leave them to chance :(

That seems like a good idea :o) I hope it works for you .

thanks Hywel, so far they look happy enough