Memorial Day Weekend Gardening

[Rogerson785]

I don’t see why the Hosta’s would not grow back, even if you were to cut them back now. Since we are in about the same zone, I think that it would be OK if you cut them back, but make sure not to completely cover them. They may continue to grow throughout the spring and summer, and I never trim them at the first frost, I never even put much over them at the first frost, now my roses that’s a whole other story.

You might try mixing a liquid pepper concoction to spray near the Hosta’s to keep the pesky rabbits away, if not B.B. or pellet guns work wonders, and you can always can the meat.

[vmac3205]

[You might try mixing a liquid pepper concoction to spray near the Hosta’s to keep the pesky rabbits away, if not B.B. or pellet guns work wonders, and you can always can the meat.


OC pepper spray that you buy for personal protection has a shelf life. If you have some that needs replaing, it is a great critter deterant. Just spray where you don't want them, or spray the object they are chewing on. Also, it has a bit of an oily base, so it won't wash off in the rain as quickly as a water based substance.