Q. What can I do this year to thwart an onslaught of slugs. Last year they almost devoured an extensive planting of hostas. William M. Mikkelsen, Ann Arbor A. The very environment - moist and shady - ...

There are numerous natural ways to go about it without hurting them ...

I am starting to see a lot of ragged holes in the leaves of my hosta and some of my other perennials in the same section of my garden. There never seem to be any insects present. I was wondering what ...

Q: My fellow gardeners encouraged me to contact North Dakota State University Extension with my hosta issue. The hostas are planted in a shady area, are three years old, and have been happy until this ...

Editors note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening questions submitted by Dispatch readers.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hostas are one of the most commonly grown shade plants. Gardeners love them because they're among the easiest plants to grow and ...

Almost everyone in Georgia can identify a hosta in the spring and summer. These prized perennial plants are beloved for their size, colors and tolerance of shade in the garden. Though they send up ...

Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape. Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With ...

Q. leaves are being eaten by tiny bugs. You never see them during the day, so it has to happen at night. I assume tiny bugs because of the appearance of the leaves. The year starts out great — the ...

Q. What can I do this year to thwart an onslaught of slugs. Last year they almost devoured an extensive planting of hostas. William M. Mikkelsen, Ann Arbor A. The very environment - moist and shady - ...