Hostas are one of the most popular shade perennials, and for good reason. Their lush foliage, easy care, and wide variety of colors and textures make them a favorite in gardens across the Texas Panhandle. But if you’ve noticed holes in your hosta leaves, you’re not alone.

One of the most common hosta problems is damage from slugs and snails. These nighttime pests love tender hosta leaves and can leave your plants looking tattered almost overnight.

The good news? A little prevention goes a long way.

Why Are There Holes in My Hostas?

If you’re wondering, “What’s eating my hostas?” the answer is usually slugs or snails. They feed after dark and thrive in cool, damp conditions, leaving behind the telltale irregular holes gardeners know all too well.

If left untreated, a heavy slug population can quickly damage even large, established hostas.

The One Product We Never Skip

At Pete’s, our favorite way to protect hostas from slugs is Sluggo®.

We sprinkle it around our hostas about once a week during the growing season, especially after rain or irrigation. By staying ahead of the problem, we’ve been able to keep our hostas lush, healthy, and free of slug damage all season long.

It’s a simple step that makes a huge difference.

More Hosta Care Tips

Along with using Sluggo, here are a few ways to help keep your hostas thriving:

• Water in the morning so the soil can dry before evening.
• Remove fallen leaves and garden debris where slugs like to hide.
• Reapply slug bait after heavy rainfall.
• Check your hostas regularly, especially during wet weather when slugs are most active.

Healthy hostas start with consistent care and a little prevention.

Visit Pete’s for Hosta Care Advice

Whether you’re planting your first hosta or you’ve been growing them for years, we’re always happy to help you troubleshoot garden problems and recommend products that work in our area.

Stop by the garden center if you’re battling slugs, or browse the Pete’s online shop for gardening tools, supplies, and other garden essentials to help your landscape thrive throughout the season.