New Hosta bed beginning!

5 years ago

I found a spot to make a new hosta bed!!!! It is between two mature fruit trees, an apple and a pear. I built a fountain this year on the other side of the edge. And then a garden entrance or viewing area AND THEN SAW empty space!!! Opportunity for MORE HOSTA!!!

I am, believe or not, I am loving digging up grass and weeds. Dig a little, weed a little all in the shade listening to the fountain.

Told someone about my new project and they mention "but you can't see it from your patio" It doesn't matter to me! In fact, I think I will let my neighbor know that I am building a garden for her viewing pleasure. I have daffodil bulbs that I will plant in there for spring!

Here are the before photos, I am seeking suggestions on preparation and even design Ideas!

By the way, I hate rabbits, it is official! I (and cats )have knock the voles in to submission. Now the rabbits are my enemy!

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undertheoaksgardener7b
5 years ago
Ooh! A blank canvas. How fun!
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n2hostas (Kansas)
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5 years ago
After I dig the grass and weeds out. I think I will get some mushroom compost and work it in. Then plant the bulbs. This winter I plan on making a list of plants to buy, my favorite spot to buy from is my local hosta club's plant sale in the spring.

But those rabbits... I have over fourteen hosta nibbled to the ground. I have never had it that bad. So I am wondering what will come up next year. German Hasenpfeffer and jugged hare anyone??? The sad thing is I have always loved bunnies until now.
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djacob Z6a SE WI
5 years ago
n2hostas, have fun planning your bed! I made a new one a couple of years ago and had great fun planning and buying!

debra
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sherrygirl zone5 N il
5 years ago
N2hostas, I can identify with those darn bunnies! I have had 5 hostas nibbled to the ground this season. The rabbits also ate two dark leafed heuchera to the ground, which have made a wonderful rally. I too am wondering how my nibbled hosta will do next season, have had mixed results under these circumstances.

Sherry
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