Hostas are a very low-maintenance perennial that you can grow in the shade. They require well-draining soil, but only need minimal fertilizing. Make sure to be patient when growing these plants, and ...

I love planting hostas in my gardens. They have such a unique look, come in a variety of shapes and colors and are easy to grow in the right conditions. My biggest challenge when growing hostas is to ...

Dear Master Gardener: I know I will need to divide my hostas in the spring. How do I do it? Answer: Since we seemed to have bypassed winter this year, gardeners are already thinking about springtime ...

Hostas covering the ground in a forest with a wooden pathway winding through the center - Mint Images/Getty Images There are 22 species of hostas, all of which are commonly used as ornamental foliage ...

Hostas are hugely popular perennials grown for their decorative foliage. There are hostas of different sizes, leaf shapes, and colors, with shades of green, yellow, and blue, as well as decorative ...

Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results. Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth. If missed, let foliage die back naturally and ...

Hostas are one of the most popular perennials in the United States. Hostas are one of the most popular perennials in the United States. Jackie Froemming of Brainerd explains why they are such a great ...

Perhaps no plant brightens a shady area more than hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The hardy perennial that thrives in shade is low-maintenance and easy to ...

So versatile and ubiquitous are hostas that I have yet to visit a garden that doesn’t have at least one whether left by a previous gardener or selected by the present one. Hostas certainly are ...