Hosta tango

dian57 · Post by **dian57** » Jul 08, 2008 3:22 am

When I first came down with hosta addiction I collected all I could in a frenzy of acquisition that lasted over 3 years.

Then I took a deep breath, did some research and planted them into their "forever" spots, carefully measuring with mature size in mind.

Yeah, right. Like Lisa, some areas were just a jumble of overlapping hosta leaves, suffocating for air and sun. Others sit lonely and apart from their friends.

This past weekend, with the good-natured assistance of my husband, I finally moved a mature Krossa Regal that was being squeezed between a mature Blue Angel and a pieris. The August Sun originally planted between them had been relocated years ago.

It wasn't a horrible ordeal. That gave me a kind of bravado I usually don't summon up anymore. I found a Crusader that was simply too close to Queen Josephine. One shovel and she popped right out. And so the dance began.

All the rain has made the ground so easy to work in--I was able to relocate and readjust the spacing of many mature hostas. Then I tackled some daylilies. The weather, the soil and the company had perfectly aligned to give me a wonderful day of gardening.

How was your holiday weekend?

renaldo75 · Post by **renaldo75** » Jul 08, 2008 8:42 am

Too hot & sticky to even think about digging up big hostas.

Sounds like you had fun doing the hosta tango though.

Linda P · Post by **Linda P** » Jul 08, 2008 11:59 am

No gardening for me over the holiday weekend. The weather was actually very lovely here, but I had other things to do. I love your description of moving the hostas. From now on, whenever I move a hosta, I will be hearing the tango in my head.

Linda P

chelielynn · Post by **chelielynn** » Jul 09, 2008 9:25 am

Oh i understand that one completely. Need to get that done also.but I think I'll wait till fall. it may be a little cooler then also. Boy it's been hot lately up here.

ViolaAnn · Post by **ViolaAnn** » Jul 10, 2008 12:35 pm

diann57 - I have to chuckle at your quote about being a grandmother. We are presently in Vancouver where DD#2, the smart alec has just (at nearly 34) had her first baby. It is SO true!

Ann

playinmud · Post by **playinmud** » Jul 10, 2008 4:36 pm

Sounds like you had a fabulous time. Would love to see some pics of your hard labor. I need inspiration!