Hosta sieboldii
By Sid
- 3 Jun, 2009
- 6 likes
Comments on this photo
Well, call me ol' smug-face if you like, but I've just never had a problem with slugs and snails on my hostas.......I always think it must be to do with the fact that i have a good population of frogs, which I encourage, and I get regular visits from hedgehogs, and lots of blackbirds and the odd thrush. I don't use any chemicals anywhere in the garden except (very occasionally) in the greenhouse and anti-fungals on the roses - only if there's no alternative, so nature is able to keep her own balance. Also I think it helps to plant hostas in reasonably open positions - these are between an area of lawn and a paved area - so no dense cover near for slugs to hide in. Hope this helps Crazydi?
4 Jun, 2009
Agree Sid...our hostas are doing fine...and we have a pair of thrushes in the garden regularly.Also lots of frogs and toads.Mother nature at work !
4 Jun, 2009
I really like this bluey/green one, very attractive.
5 Jun, 2009
Pictures by Sid
410 of 498
What else?
Featured on: hosta plants
See who else is growing Hosta sieboldii.
See who else has plants in genus Hosta.
This photo is of "Hosta sieboldii" in Sid's garden
Members who like this photo
-
Gardening with friends since
31 Jan, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
18 Apr, 2009 -
Gardening with friends since
4 Apr, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
18 Sep, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
10 Nov, 2008
-
Hosta 'Golden Tiara'
£8.50 at Burncoose -
Hosta Sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'
£8.50 at Burncoose -
Hosta 'sum And Substance'
£8.50 at Burncoose -
Hosta Sieboldiana 'Elegans'
£8.50 at Burncoose -
Hosta Undulata 'Albomarginata'
£8.50 at Burncoose
Wow! How do you keep your hostas free from slugs and snails Sid...?
3 Jun, 2009