Comments on: hosta pot? why not!

By: Margaret

Margaret — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:33:40 +0000

Welcome, Sandi. There certainly are unlimited possibilities (and as you say, the pot keeps certain ambitious things in check, too!). See you soon again, I hope.

By: Sandi Mcdonell

Sandi Mcdonell — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:10:07 +0000

What a great idea!!! I have been experimenting growing things in pots for a few years and the latest success is the old fashioned orange roadside lilies. I’m in Madison, WI. and I planted them in a pot as thought they were too aggressive for my flowerbed. They made it through the winter just fine. Nature took care of the watering and should be blooming in a few weeks. They are in full bud now. This way I will be able to enjoy them and add the wonderful orange color where I want it.

By: Kathy M

Kathy M — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:51:42 +0000

I am moving more and more of my Hostas into pots because of some very voracious voles who have been making a meal of them. My favorite shade pot combination is Hosta, Fern and Heuchera. Makes a great container all growing season ,foes dormant and comes back in the spring. I tried using some Ivy in the pots but found it was too aggressive and choked out the other plants.
Getting some lovely rain here today so I can finally stay inside and catch up on some inside chores. The lure of the garden is way to strong at this time of year and my house looks it. Or i could just curl up with a gardening book and make out more garden shopping lists!