Christine hope it works as well for you as it did for me. It's so exciting after years of killing hosta to have big beautiful hosta. In the past I tried alfalfa and tomatoe fertilizer but they weren't nearly as effective as the gardens of people who recommended them. Don't know, just didn't work for me. This year I bought Sagae, June, and Lemon Lime. Next year I would like to add some nice companion plants. Does anybody have a favorite fern that doesn't spread? What are your favorite deep shade plants to coordinate with hosta?