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from Fine Gardening May/June 2006 (#109)
Designing with Hostas
Get the most from these perennial favorites by following some simple strategies
by Bonnie Blanchette

Gardeners fight two main battles: getting their plants to grow and making their plants look like a garden. Hostas are so adaptable that they almost take care of themselves. But making the most of hosta's design potential is another matter. Hosta aficionado Bonnie Blanchette explains some key points for successfully using hostas in your border design. A helpful sidebar points out specific situations where a hosta is just the plant you need.

Photos: Bonnie Blanchette

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From Fine Gardening #109, pp. 46-51
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