Paul, I am so envious of all your gardens (great shade garden you have there!!!); all the pictures you upload are absolutely gorgeous! As a matter of fact this weekend we talked about adding more compost to the hosta and veggy gardens this spring. Don't think I can get it done before that though. Thinking as soon as the weather breaks to add that compost. Also, I was planning on adding some type of picket fence to use as a backdrop behind the hostas that will help shade them quite a bit especially from the hot afternoon rays.
Milk baskets are a great idea though. I'm still worried that the rabbits will be munching on the young tender leaves. I made some coverings out of chicken wire and wire ties to cover some new plantings. That will be a good winter project to add to my list of WINTER TO DO's.
Thanks again for the tips...they keep coming in
