| Plants in other bed are mainly low-growing, shade-loving perennials, such as the hostas, ferns, and lungworts clustered beneath trees. |
| In addition to local nurseries, hostas are available from several mail-order nurseries. |
| The only major pests of hostas are slugs, which thrive in the moist, cool, shady areas that hostas love. |
| Around the house are herbaceous beds with cranesbill, catmint, astrantias, irises and hostas in subtle colours. |
| The following plants can be woven together with large hostas and astilbes to make an ordinary shade garden look stunning. |
| Experts advise against planting hostas closer in an attempt to get a full effect sooner. |
