Ep 53 Are You Dividing Hostas at the Wrong Time? Summer vs Spring Explained

Are you dividing your Hostas at the wrong time? In this video, Garry shows why summer Hosta division can produce stronger, healthier plants than spring dividing. We compare root systems, look at different Hosta varieties, discuss shade vs sun tolerance, watering needs, container growing, overwintering miniature Hostas, and what to check before buying Hostas at the garden centre. You’ll also see varieties like Patriot, Fire and Ice, Blue Mouse Ears, Frosted Mouse Ears, Sum and Substance, White Feather, Pandora’s Box, and more. Whether you’re new to growing Hostas or already have a shade garden full of them, this video is packed with practical tips from real gardening experience here in Ontario. Topics covered: • When to divide Hostas • Summer vs spring Hosta division • Growing Hostas in containers • Shade and sun tolerant Hostas • Root systems and plant health • Miniature Hostas for troughs and planters • Winter protection tips for Hostas #Hostas #ShadeGarden #GardeningTips #Perennials #ContainerGardening #HostaGarden #GardenAdvice #OntarioGardening #Plants #GardeningChannel KEYWORDS: hostas, dividing hostas, when to divide hostas, hosta care, growing hostas, hosta varieties, shade garden plants, miniature hostas, hostas in containers, summer dividing hostas, perennial gardening, gardening tips, Ontario gardening, hosta root system, blue mouse ears hosta, fire and ice hosta, sum and substance hosta