Hostas the Perfect Perennial
Are you looking for the ultimate shade plant that is easy to care for and will come back year after year? Hostas are the perfect answer! Not only do they survive our bitter winters in Michigan, they require very little care other than regular watering. Hostas give you both texture and a variety of leaf colors, shapes and patterns that can jazz up your landscaping.
Hostas are so very versatile you can use them in a multitude of ways such as:
Borders
Edge your front yard flower beds with hostas for a uniform appearance. You can also grow a row of the same variety along the edge of the bed and then plant taller colorful flowers within for some serious curb appeal.
Pathways
Looking for a timeless classic look? Plant a row of hostas on both sides of the path or walkway that leads to your front door. You can also plant them to create a crisp edge up your driveway.
Hardscaping
Grace the transition from garden or lawn to hardscaping by planting a row of hostas. They will add beauty to any flat surface. As another suggestion you can plant hosta’s against a fence to add color and texture. Decorative
Accents
Grow hostas in containers to brighten a deck or patio. Use them to cover tree trunks, bare stalks of trailing plants and the bottoms of lampposts or signposts.
Creating a Mood
You can use the many colors of hostas to create just the right mood in your landscaping. Hostas with the colors of blue and green are viewed as refreshing, gold hostas are warm and cheerful and variegated hostas are stimulating. Keep in mind to keep showy hostas away from each other, so that they do not compete with each other for visual attention in your garden.
As you can see, Hostas are among the most diverse group of plants for the shady garden, with the range of choices you will find a hosta for almost every landscape situation. So plant your favorite hostas, sit back and enjoy!
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