When To Fertilize Hostas

Here is a complete guide for when to fertilize hostas, what type of fertilizers to use, and how to use them to help all the gardeners growing this beautiful plant...

Is It Wise To Use Fertilizer On Hosta Plants?

These beautiful plants don’t need much fertilizer but feeding them is a good idea if your soil is poor or if your hosta is not thriving...

Hostas prefer a garden that is rich in organic matter. It is, therefore, best to amend the soil with animal manure or compost manure. Its roots spread horizontally not vertically therefore work the compost or the animal manure to a depth of 8 to 12 inches...

Choosing The Right Fertilizer For Hostas

The best time to begin feeding the hosta is in the spring season when the leaves emerge from the ground. For best growth, continue to fertilize a hosta plant every 4 to 6 weeks while the leaves are growing.  The foliage growth slows down during bloom as all the energy is directed to the flowers and seeds...

When To Fertilize Hostas

Fertilizer Needs For New Hosta Transplants

The best time to split and transplant hostas are in the spring or fall before the seasonal rains. Newly planted hostas need to renew their root systems and are very vulnerable during this time...

After transplanting and once your hosta is established, provide a dose of fertilizer to support the new growth in spring.  This ensures the plant continues to perform at its best. You can give your plant a slow-release fertilizer that lasts 6 to 9 months depending on the climate and time of application...

How To Fertilize Hostas

When To Fertilize Hostas

Now that you know when to fertilize hostas and how to do it, go ahead and feed your plants.  Be careful not to overdo fertilizing – too little is always better than too much.    Too much fertilizer will burn your plants and kill them...

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