Cait's Garden

Think they don’t rock? Well, you must not have been paying attention to all the varieties available now. Forget about the old-fashioned hostas we remember lining our backyards when we were kids. You know, the smallish green leaves with the white borders and stripe down the middle? Nobody wants to see those hostas anymore, unless it’s for nostalgia. These days, leaves of green, blue, gold, and even white can be found in varied sizes and with all kinds of exotic color combinations. Some hostas require full shade, but many are available that tolerate part-sun. I have three such plants in my backyard, Big Daddy (huge, rounded bluish-green leaves), Gold Standard (large yellow-green leaves edged in dark green…they almost glow!), and August Moon (bright yellow leaves that tolerate the most sun out of all my hostas). Planting hostas in the right spot in your garden can turn a plain area into a lush tropical setting in no time.  Hostas can be pricey at local nurseries, but great deals can be found at big box stores this time of year.