Memorial Garden for my Father
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Memorial Garden for my Father
My dad got me started on my hosta collection. He passed away 2 weeks ago and I want to create a memorial garden in my yard. Unfortunately, the only open spot that doesn't already have hostas in it is shaded by cedar trees. I've avoided it because I have found that not all hostas appreciate cedars. Any suggestions on which ones would work there?
- kHT
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Re: Memorial Garden for my Father
So sorry for your loss. I'm also can't help ya on what to plant when it comes to hostas, I'm sure some hosta growers will be along.
karma 'Happy Toes' (kHT)
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I'm just a simple housewife.
Re: Memorial Garden for my Father
I'm sorry for your loss. I've got huge maples in my yard, the ground is full of roots. But I love hostas, so I plant, fertilize and water and hope for the best.
Re: Memorial Garden for my Father
I'm sorry for your loss and think it's a great idea to plant a memorial garden. But just one caveat, research the hosta well before you include it if you are choosing based on name. I have chosen a few based on names and then not been thrilled with the plant and they are hard to get rid of.
I've not had experience with cedars, but if the trees become a problem you could consider placing some hostas in large pots and growing them under the trees.
I've not had experience with cedars, but if the trees become a problem you could consider placing some hostas in large pots and growing them under the trees.
Ann
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)