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I’ll let these little low-maintenance plants speak for themselves…

Hosta – Patriot	Hosta – Flavocircinalis
Hosta – Minuteman	Hosta – Paradigm
Hosta – T-Rex	Hosta – T-Rex
Hosta – Albomarginata	Hosta – Big Daddy
Hosta – Francee	Hosta – Golden tiara
Hosta – Guacamole	Hosta – Liberty
Hosta – Patriot	Hosta – Revolution

Nature Hills online is a great place to learn about plants. On every product page they include plant size, plant color, location recommendations, flower colors, foliage colors, and a variety of suggested uses. Plus, you see photos that show you exactly what the plant looks like.

For low-maintenance color in your garden – particularly for a spot with low shade – think Hosta. Below are just a few of the varieties available from Nature Hills Nursery. Grab your free Nature Hills Nursery Catalog and start planning your 2011 garden!

PS: “Spring” your clock forward one hour, March 13th, 2011…

Hosta – Patriot	Hosta – Flavocircinalis
Hosta – Minuteman	Hosta – Paradigm
Hosta – T-Rex	Hosta – T-Rex
Hosta – Albomarginata	Hosta – Big Daddy
Hosta – Francee	Hosta – Golden tiara
Hosta – Guacamole	Hosta – Liberty
Hosta – Patriot	Hosta – Revolution
Hosta – Sun Power	Hosta – Touch of Class
Hosta – Bressingham Blue	Hosta – Wide Brim
Hosta – Francee	Hosta – Fragrant Bouquet
Hosta – Paul’s Glory	Hosta – August Moon
Hosta – Lancifolia	Hosta – Wide Brim

If you aren’t being terrorized by moles or voles in your garden, Hostas can be a low-maintenance way to add color to a shady (or sunny) spot. They really can be a “plant and walk away” method of dealing with areas that are just not bright enough for most Summer-blooming flowers.

Below is a prime example:

Stained Glass Hosta

This plant was actually moved to this location end of last season. It doesn’t appear to have suffered for it.

So, don’t think of Hostas as just “green” – make sure to research all varieties to find the Hosta perfect for your color-troubled garden zones. Get some additional ideas for garden color from the Rose Cottage Ltd web site…

Happy Planting!