Hallson Gardens

I can't wait! Glad all is well and I will just leave it alone and watch it grow!

Thanks so much for putting the picture here. Now I know for next time how to do it.

I'm not sure how to post pictures here, but I did post on GW's hosta forum under 'Earth Angel' with a photo. I know chris was just there yesterday...so if you need a photo, please check there. thank you.

I received a dormant 'Earth Angel' this spring. I know there was only one in the bag, but now I'm noticing it looks like there's two hostas there. They are growing beautifully, but it's odd that it looks like I planted two separate hostas when I know there was only one...and they are identical, so I...

I like John Scheepers and bluestone perennials for my bulbs.

Doing the rain dance for you Chris. Gotta protect those hostas! We've been rain deprived, too, but finally got some today.

This is damage from the four lined plant bug. They must be very busy beavers lately, because a lot of people are complaining of their damage...and some are seeing this bug for the first time ever this year.

Great article Chris! It feels like I know a celebrity.
It was about the toad lily virus, and the information you gave is excellent. Way to go on getting the facts out there, the more we know...the better we'll do. Thanks.

Beautiful hostas! It's funny that the pic of X-rated is blurry...it's like we're not supposed to be looking.

Hi, Those spots are normal. And I also think that is just pollen from the trees ;) Thanks Chris...just what I wanted to hear. Running out right now to check on the white flecks................................. Okay, I'm back...after putting on another pot of coffee and watering my containers and ma...

I'll have to check it out tomorrow. I didn't notice it before you mentioned it, even in the picture. But maybe it's from the oak tree flowers...hopefully! Otherwise if it is aphids, I'll spray them off with the hose. Thanks for the help.

Still wondering about the spots.

"Little Lanterns" is my current favorite...Your pictures are inspiring me to get more.

chris...Is this the normal spotting you were referring to on tricyrtis leaves? Thanks.

I used Sluggo for the first time a week ago and have a question. Maybe I put too much down, but the pellets are still there. How long before you notice that the pellets are gone? Thanks for any help.

Yes, they can be divided, and should be every 3 or 4 years. Lift with a garden fork instead of a shovel...it protects the roots better. Pull apart by hand into a couple of divisions and replant. Throw away any woody clumps, usually from the center. If you google "dividing heuchera," you will find a ...

thanks for clearing that up about the nematodes, ademink.

I'm no expert, and I'm glad you are getting good reports on your hosta. Just wondering, though, in the first pic, on the right, is that nematode damage? I'm trying to familiarize myself with what that looks like, and it does sort of look like pictures I've seen. Can someone tell if it is?

I just now noticed this. Thanks for the warm welcome.

Thanks for clearing up that last part Chris. I wish someone with the knowledge would work on it, though.

This question has come up before (either here or one of the other forums I frequent) and the feelings are mixed. IMHO, I say, sure, deer or any other animal that grazes on our plants, can spread the virus. Since HVX is spread through live sap, and the sap would be in the animal's mouth, it could spr...