In a study of 256 asymptomatic Swedish patients with mildly elevated liver transaminase levels, alcohol was found to be the cause in 10 percent.12 The most important way to make the diagnosis is through an accurate history. Biopsy alone cannot differentiate alcoholic liver disease from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Choose containers for your hosta carefully. Hostas need to be planted in a container with good drainage because waterlogging the soil can kill hostas. Put the hosta in a small container during the first year, then move it into a larger container where it can remain. Keep the weight and size of the container in mind.
Supporting Your Hostas. When you divide hostas, it is also the right time to incorporate compost into the soil. Compost increases air and water retention and adds nutrients for the hostas. Apply a 2- to 3-inch layer of compost to the area and till it into the soil.To plant the hostas, dig a hole about 1 foot deep.ividing Hostas. To divide hostas, use a sharp-edged shovel to dig up the entire clump of the mature plant from the ground. Use a sharp knife to cut the roots of the plant into sections. Wash the soil from the roots before re-planting.