Hostas are stunning garden plants that brighten up shady areas, but there's one thing you should do to help them survive cold ...
Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape. Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With ...
Close up of yellow and green wilting hosta leaves in a garden bed - Svetlyachock/Shutterstock Hostas (Hosta plantaginea) are generally easy-to-grow plants, requiring ...
Perennials are great because they come back year after year. However, many require pruning in late fall -- just when you'd ...
Learn from garden experts which plants to cut back in November. To keep your perennials healthy and thriving, find out the ...
New hostas don't look as impressive as those in the catalogs, but they will grow bigger with proper care. This is how to ...
Have you ever thought about how many variations there are of hostas? Hosta comes in shades of buttery-yellow, gun-metal grey, almost blue and so many shades of green. The leaves can have an appealing ...
When it comes to growing hostas, Tom Lakowske might serve as inspiration — or perhaps as a cautionary tale. “I saw one at a nursery and picked it up and brought it home and planted it. And that ...
Do you have an area in your garden which always seems to take a lot of attention and never looks very attractive? The soil is poor, drainage is poor and lighting conditions are less than ideal. Weeds, ...
Low-maintenance hosta plants have unique foliage that brings color and interest to the shadier parts of your yard. Because they’re perennials, they’ll return every year so you can enjoy them without ...
It took me a long time to appreciate hostas. When I was a young gardener, I wanted bright flowers with lots of pizazz. Roses. Daffodils. Peonies. But over time I have come to appreciate the subtle ...
Gardeners that have areas with abundant shelter from bright sunshine enjoy being able to landscape with plants that thrive in shade. Hostas (Hosta spp.) are among the group of plants known as shade ...