Tiffany: Looks like I'm on the hunt for filled leaf bags in the neighborhood that have been put out on the curb. I mulch my clippings and leaves back into my grass. I know I need to mulch before winter also so that will help as you suggest. I have hope that next year the hostas will come back! You mentioned there could be better plants suited to this bed. Any suggestions since I lost a few hostas in this bed already?
Paul: Thanks for the advice as well as leaving the plants where they are and hope for the best!
EVERYONE: I truly cannot thank you enough for all your expert advise. This is a wonderful community of special people of which I am glad to be a part of (even if I am a "newbie")!
