Hi to all,
I have been looking through my Tall Bearded Iris catalogue and kept getting intrigued by the Hosta section in the back. I had avoided Hostas till now because of a failure with my first attempt (too dry I think) years ago, then I felt I didn't have a moist enough shady site. But now I think I have a couple of good sites, and I'm more experienced with improving soil to hold moisture, so I want to try again.
My main worry is them being eaten, especially slugs/snails. I live in a bushy area with lots of wildlife. We have some large lizards that eat snails, though not enough of them!! But I don't want to use poison. I am willing to use traps, so long as they don't drown my garden skinks. I heard that river sand as a mulch is a good deterrant to snails, and I can get hold of that, so I might give it a try. Also rabbits may be a problem, and possibly also the kangaroos, since they are apparently quite edible. Anyone in wildlife areas have any comments/suggestions?
Now I am looking at the prices and trying to figure out where to start, as my favourite varieties seem to be the dearest as usual (as much as $45 for some). I found some specials and am trying to decide which are the best out of these. Can anyone give me their opinion on any of the following varieties?:
Mikado
Honeybells
Wheaten Blue
Birchwood Parky's Gold
Pearl Lake
Francee
Emerald Tiara
Blue Skies
Sunny Smiles
Thanks!
Emerald Tiara
