Depending on the variety hostas can be shade plants or can take a bit of sun. Hostas are generally easy-care plants that add texture and spark to shade gardens, but a few extra steps in autumn can ...

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 have been popular in gardens for decades because they’re reliable, unfussy perennials that come in every size from tiny to 8 feet across! Their colors range from chartreuse to deep blue to ...

Hostas are an easy way to add interest to the garden because of their large, vivid leaves. The perennials grow well in shady areas, are easy to propagate if you want to expand your grouping, and don’t ...

Here's exactly when to cut back hostas so they come back strong in the spring. Cutting back hostas too soon in fall can limit root growth needed to survive winter. Removing hosta leaves before winter ...

If hostas are newly transplanted, a layer of mulch may be added after the ground has frozen. This will insulate the soils to prevent frost heaving. Remember to remove the mulch the following spring so ...

Hostas are among some of the most cherished perennials of all time, creating a lush pallet of bright greens, muted greens, chartreuse greens, variegated greens and creams and blue greens. This fall ...

Hostas are becoming more and more popular by the year, but they don't bloom in the spring. To balance your garden out year-round, plant this flower nearby.

'Planning my shady border now and have a few of these on the list,' said one gardener.