A large container of leafy hostas makes a welcome addition to any patio or other seating area. Alternatively if you learn how to grow hostas in the ground their heart-shaped leaves will add structure, ...

Hostas are wonderful additions to the garden and easy to grow – as long as you keep slugs and snails at bay who love to nibble on their leaves. A popular ground cover plant that thrives in shade, they ...

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 ...

Nothing is worse than when springtime arrives and your beloved plants fail to return. For some plants, this is a common situation that gardeners face. It can be frustrating trying to understand why ...

In fall, cut back hosta leaves, clear debris, and mulch crowns with pine needles for winter protection. Divide plants at least 30 days before frost, or overwinter divisions indoors if you’re late. For ...

Hostas are a broad genus of plant, coming in an array of shapes, sizes and styles. But regardless of whether you have hostas with glossy leaves such as the 'Devon Green' or more muted varieties like ...

Hostas are the best-selling perennials in the United States, second only to daylilies. And anyone who gardens with hostas can tell you why. "Beyond a doubt, they are the easiest plants in the world to ...

Leon County is at the far southern range where hostas will perform, so they will need a little extra care in our area to thrive. One of the best things you can do is grow your hosta in a pot. Hostas ...

Hostas are not usually admired for their flowers. Yet, because these old-fashioned, dependable perennials bloom under trees, their trumpet-shaped flowers take the blue ribbon as the flowering stars of ...

I have always thought that hostas were very easy to grow, but mine have brown, tattered-looking leaves this year. What is the problem, and what should I do? — Barry Hansen, Morton Grove I have ...