Murphy's Law

16 years ago

For years I didn't plant anything along this stone wall. It wasn't built correctly and subsequently is deteriorating and is falling down toward my yard. I kept hoping that the neighbors would do something about it since it is their driveway the wall is supporting.

But finally I decided I could die before anything was done, so I went ahead and built a bed along it. Here's a pic from a few years ago showing the wall. The bed is much larger now. There are mostly hosta planted in it. I was really looking forward to seeing their progress this year.

Yesterday, my new neighbor informed me, he is replacing the wall. I can't see how that can be done without major destruction to my side of the yard.

So, what to do with the hosta? He says they are hoping to do this work in June. I'm thinking I should attempt to pot up the hostas rather than risk having them all trampled.

I would welcome any words of advice.

{{gwi:705330}}

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (3)

ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
16 years ago
zone 1?????

yikes.. isnt there still snow in june??? ... lol

welcome ....

i would just pop them out when you know where they are.. and put them in a holding bed ... and move them back when the dudes are done ...

holding bed .... ??

in the veggie bed if you have one ...

get a yard of soil ... level it a bit.. and stick them in it for a month ..

the bed will be so much more carefree than a lot of pots..

though i dont think you told us how many we are talking about ...

jsut a couple.. pot in pots with potting media..

more than 10 ... ho9ldign bed ...

they move easily.. dont worry about it ... new wall should look great

good luck.. eh

ken

PS: you could even wait until the day before.. dig them out.. put them in shade somewhere.. and just replant them a week or two later .. heck.. they are hosta .... you can even just leave them on the guys driveway during the project ....
hostasformez4
16 years ago
Welcome!! Zone 1 Wow!

I would move them while they are just coming up as they are easier to manage then. You wouldn't have to move all, just the ones near the wall and maybe 3 ft. away. that should give the neighbor plenty of room to work and your whole bed would not be disturbed.

Connie
Related Professionals
Springfield Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Worcester Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · San Jose Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Santa Rosa Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Coeur d'Alene Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Magog Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Daytona Beach Landscape Contractors · Greenville Landscape Contractors · Wilmington Landscape Contractors · Marquette Landscape Contractors · Helena Landscape Contractors · Alexandria Home Additions · Fort Dodge Home Additions · Sault Ste. Marie Home Additions · Clearlake Home Additions
north53 Z2b MB
Original Author
16 years ago
Well, gee Ken, I hope we don't have snow in June, but you never know. The last couple of springs have been downright miserable. We don't have any snow left right now, but the wind is howling and it feels wintry.

I was just checking my past records and it seems I never bothered to record when the hostas came up. But I imagine they will be just starting in June. I just want to disturb them as little as possible. While I'm really happy about the wall being fixed I'm not pleased with delaying the progress of my hostas. Our growing season is intense, but short. I hate to lose another year.

I think there are 9 hostas, a couple of other perennials and the rest are shrubs. They will have to work around the shrubs, but they are visible and easily replaced if need be. It's only the hosta I'm concerned with.