The cool blue to green tones of Hosta 'Parasol'--which are blue in spring and turn dark green in summer--brings a sense of balance to the variegated leaves of Hosta 'Treasure Trove." (Rick Wetherbee) ...

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, ...

One of the many things I love about spring is the reemergence of my favorite perennials. It is so satisfying to see them come back fresh, blemish free and often twice the size of the previous year.

Foliage plants with gold, silver or white patterning on their leaves tend to provoke strong feelings among gardeners. They are the marmite of the horticultural world, inspiring an unmistakable love-or ...

They're as easy on the eyes as they are easy to grow. Meet 13 garden superstars that don't take a super amount of work.

Q: When is the best time of year to dig up and move my variegated hostas? They were originally planted under a maple tree, but the maple died and I temporarily moved the hostas while we removed the ...

What: “Patriot” is one of the most popular and striking hostas of all time. The gleaming white leaf edges and rich green centers cannot be matched. Not only is the variegated foliage fantastic, but ...

Q: What are your recommendations for tall (big) hostas that are not blue and for tall ferns that are not typical, such as ostrich fern. I'm planning a new shade garden along the house where it's ...

Q: I have a number of variegated hostas in my garden. They have been planted for a number of years but suddenly this year three of them have produced green leaves - not at the beginning but as summer ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Olena Lialina / Getty Images Nothing is worse than when springtime arrives and your beloved plants fail to return. For some plants ...