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Ciéra Cree

5 places never to plant hostas – expert plantspeople share advice on the worst spots for these picky perennials

Pots of hostas in garden.

Hostas are a broad genus of plant, coming in an array of shapes, sizes and styles. But regardless of whether you have hostas with glossy leaves such as the 'Devon Green' or more muted varieties like the 'Fragrant Blue', these plants share an overarching commonality: being rather particular about where they are planted.

Placing your hostas in the wrong kind of soil, watering conditions or climate can be detrimental to their growth, so it's important to brush up on hostas care and growing tips before embellishing your yard or patio with these picky plants.

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