Step one: Make sure your hosta is ready to be moved to a new pot. You’ll know it’s time when the roots are visibly emerging from this holes in the base of its current pot.

Step two: Gently squeeze the sides of your hosta’s current pot to loosen it’s root system from the pot.

Step three: Tip-out your hosta, supporting the connection between the stem and the roots. (You can place the stem between your index and middle fingers before tipping-out the plant for extra support). Shake off old soil from the hosta and use this time to check that the roots are in good condition.

Step four: Gather the four main ‘ingredients’ for good hosta soil: compost, perlite, grit and grit sand.

Step five: Mix these together, making sure to keep the mixture airy (do not pat it down or squeeze it into a hard consistency) this is to ensure an airy composition that will make your root system flourish!

Step six: Gather a new, larger pot for your hosta.

Step seven: Add grit to the pot first and gently spread out the roots on the plant.

Step eight: Place the hosta in the centre of the pot and add the soil mixture around it.

Step nine: Water your hosta, ensuring the new soil is damp (but not soaking).